Summative Test in Oral Communication

Identify the type of communicative strategy.

a. Turn-taking
b. Topic Control
c. Topic Shifting
d. Termination
e. Repair
f. Nomination
g. Restriction

1. “Do you have anything to say?”

2. “One of the essential lessons I gained from the discussion is the importance of sports and wellness to
a healthy lifestyle.”
3. “Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can clearly understand what we want to say
about the issue.”
4. “Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I say something.”
5. Have you heard the news about the latest achievement of our government?
6. “Hey, how are you? I missed you!”
7. “Best regards to your parents! See you around!”
8. Good to see you. Anyway, I came to visit you because I want to personally offer apologies for what I
did yesterday.”
9. “Sorry, I can’t decide on that now. I am still focused on my writing assignment. Let’s talk next time.
Okay?”
10. “Now, it’s your turn to ask questions.”

B. Write TRUE or FALSE

1. An outline determines whether your supporting ideas match your main idea or not.
2. Any speech should include an introduction, body and conclusion.
3. In the introduction, you explain the importance of your topic by giving examples.
4. Knowing the audience and the occasion is crucial in writing a speech.
5. Rehearsing is a major requirement
6. Speech writing is a recursive process
7. The approach that you will use in your introduction can determine the success of your speech.
8. The primary objective of speech writing is getting the right or appropriate topic.
9.nmThe purpose of the speech will help you identify ideas that will support your main idea or message.
10. Word choice is one consideration in writing a speech.

C. Choose the letter of your choice.

1. What is the first stage in speech writing?
a. Determining the purpose c. Analyzing the audience
b. Selecting a topic d. Rehearsing
2. Which of the following is not a power principle in speech editing?
a. Edit for focus c. Edit for continuity
b. Edit for clarity d. Edit for harmony
3. This refers to the stage in speech writing when a writer chooses a structure for his/her speech.
a. Data gathering b. Outlining c. Choosing a writing pattern
4. Which of the following is not an effective strategy in writing a speech?
a. Avoid jargon c. Write whatever comes to your mind
b. Be sensitive to your audience d. Use contractions
5. Which part of the speech restates te main idea?
a. Body b. Conclusion c. Introduction d. Transition
6. Which of the following is an effective speech delivery technique?
a. Pause to emphasize words. c. Always be formal and serious
b. Rarely look at the audience with the eye. d. Use filler words to avoid dead air
7. Which of the following is not a type of speech according to delivery?
a. Informative speech c. Impromptu speech
b. Manuscript speech d. Extemporaneous speech
8. The following are delivery situations except for one;
a. Speaking in different venues c. Speaking with a microphone
b. Speaking in a concert d. Speaking with a podium
9. Which of the following should be emulated from good speakers?
a. How they walk c. How they connect with the audience
b. How they laugh d. How they walk away from the stage
10. Which of the following statements about speech delivery is true?
 a. Speech delivery is about pronouncing words perfectly.
b. Public speaking is a talent and cannot be learned.
c. Effective speech delivery means connecting with the audience and communicating the
message.
d. Good delivery lies in the intellectual words used in speech.
11. Which is an example of turn-taking as communicative strategy?
a. “Best regards to your parents! See you around.”
b. “Sorry, I can’t decide on that now. I am still focused on my writing assignment. Let’s talk next
time, okay?”
c. “Hey, how are you? I missed you!”
d. “Do you have anything to say?”
12. From the choices above (number 21), which of those is an example of termination as a
communicative strategy?
13. From the above choices (number 21), which of those is an example of nomination as a
communicative strategy?
14. “Have you heard the news about the latest achievement of our government?”, is an example of;
a. Termination b. Repair c. Nomination d. Topic shifting
15. This pertains to the process by which people decide who takes the conversational floor;
a. Termination b. Restriction c. Topic shifting d. Turn-taking
16. This refers to how the speakers address the problems in speaking, listening, and comprehending that
they may encounter in conversation.
a. Topic control b. Topic shifting c. Repair d. Termination
17. It is considered to be the foundation of your speech;
a. conclusion b. introduction c. Revising d. Body of the speech
18. A speech that provides the audience with a clear understanding of the concept or idea presented by
the speaker.
a. informative speech c. impromptu speech
b. entertainment speech d. persuasive speech
19. It is the hierarchical list that shows the relationship of your ideas.
a. purpose b. topic c. outline d. data gathering
20. Which does not belong to the group?
a. Impromptu speech c. Informative speech
b. Extemporaneous speech d. Manuscript speech
21. Which of the following persons is most likely to deliver a manuscript speech?
a. a comedian b. a media personality c. a father c. a mother
22. Which of the following is the most essential tip in memorizing a speech?
a. Remember the difficult words c. Understand the main ideas by heart
b. Memorize every word d. Memorize only the major details
23. Which of the following speeches is delivered with little or no time at all?
a. manuscript speech c. entertainment speech
b. extemporaneous speech d. impromptu speech
24. Which is delivered with the help of short notes or a clear outline?
a. impromptu b. manuscript c. memorized d. extemporaneous
25. Which extemporaneous question is centered on whether a topic is moral or immoral?
a. Is it a question policy? c. Is it a question of fact?
b. Is it a question of morality? d. Is it a question of value?
26. Which of the following is the ultimate goal of an entertainment speech?
a. to introduce new jokes c. to share goodwill and pleasure
b. to discuss tips on how to become a comedian d. to share the funny side of life
27. Is the use of “fillers” in a speech part of a competent delivery?
a. Yes, because no one is perfect in delivering every single detail of a speech
b. No, because they distract the listeners and convey nothing about the speech
c. Yes, because they add excitement to the speech
d. No, because fillers are language no one understands
28. Restriction in communication refers to any _____you may have as a speaker.
a. limitation b. ideas c. noises d. internal conflict
29. The following are to be avoided in speech writing, except;
a. jargons b. simple words c. technical words d. acronym
30. Which is not a purpose of writing or delivering a speech;
a. entertain b. inform c. persuade d. assume