ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT – written works – module 1

I. Multiple choice: Write the letter of the correct

answer on your paper.
1. This is a communicative strategy that we use when we want 8. Every time your group conducts a meeting, nothing is
to establish a topic in a conversation. accomplished
A. nomination C. turn-taking because the time is used up due to irrelevant and unnecessary
B. restriction D. topic-control topics that intervene the discussion. As the group leader, how
2. It is a communicative strategy used to end a conversation. will you keep your members focused on the agenda of the
A. termination C. topic-control meeting using the restriction strategy?
B. topic-shifting D. repair A. Tell them that they will get kicked out from the group if they
3. It involves moving from one topic to another. will
A. termination C. topic-control not cooperate.
B. topic-shifting D. repair B. End the meeting immediately as soon as the group begins
4. This strategy is used to address the problems encountered to talk
in a about other things irrelevant to the agenda.
conversation. C. Give instructions before the meeting starts to confine and
A. termination C. topic-control limit
B. topic-shifting D. repair what they can say.
5. This strategy limits what a speaker can say to avoid ideas D. Show disappointment.
that are 9. Which of the following responses uses repair as
unnecessary and irrelevant to the topic. communicative
A. nomination C. turn-taking strategy?
B. restriction D. topic-control A. “Best regards to your family! See you around.”
6. During group discussion, the leader asks everyone to B. “Please enlighten me about the solution to the issue you are
brainstorm about the possible topics for the group research. suggesting.”
What communicative strategy C. "Excuse me, can you please repeat the question?”
is employed? D. “By the way, I need a few personal details about yourself.”
A. nomination C. turn-taking 10. Which of these shows turn-taking strategy?
B. restriction D. topic-control A. "I will hear your suggestion after you listen to my plan.”
7. Hearings in the Senate usually include oral testimony from B. "Ok, I am listening. Go on.”
witnesses C. "Precisely! That is a very good reason why we need to come
followed by questioning of the witnesses by members of up
Congress. Which communicative strategy is employed in the with a contingency plan.”
above procedure? D. “Group 1 will talk about the advantages of technology while
A. termination C. topic-control group
B. topic-shifting D. repair 2 will talk about its disadvantages.”
11. Among these statements, which can be used for topic
shifting?
A. "Did you know that washing your hands with soap for 20 D. “I understand that you are not interested anymore. I’ll just
seconds go.”
will protect you from Corona virus?” 15. You want to make a conversation with the new student in
B. “Let’s call it a day. We can all go home.” your class.Which is the best way to establish a topic?
C. “Wait. Before I forget to tell you, did you know we have a A. "Why did you transfer to our school?”
new B. "Do you want to join our club?”
classmate?” C. "I have heard that you are from Bicol. I think the beaches
D. "I would like to clarify two things regarding the there
announcement are great.”
that I had made.” D. “Can I talk to you?”
12. Everyone wants to talk. They all want their opinion to be
heard. What would be the most appropriate response to give
everybody equal
opportunity to talk?
A. “We will definitely go nowhere with all of you talking all at
once!”
B. "Everyone, please calm down.”
C. "All I can hear is noise.” II. Select the most acceptable, polite and meaningful
D. "Everyone will be heard. Let’s begin with you, Nathan.” response in
13. You are reporting in front of the class and you sense that each situation by choosing the letter of the best
your answer.
classmates did not understand the last part that you’ve just
said. Which ______1. Your leader unconsciously read the instruction too
of the following responses best addresses the issue? fast.
A. "I am sorry if you did not get my point, but we need to move A. “I am sorry for interrupting you but can you read it once
on to more?”
the next topic.” B. “Sorry, but I did not understand the instruction.”
B. “Let me say it once again... This is what I mean...” C. “Excuse me, I will not understand the
C. "I hope everybody understood what I said.” instruction if you are reading too fast.”
D. "I am wasting my time with all of you.” ______2. During the club meeting, you want to express your
14. You are talking to Sheila for half an hour now and you ideas in resolving the issues you are all in.
notice that her responses are beginning to get short and most A. “I want all of you to listen to me.”
of them are just nods and smile. How would you end your B. “I think I have a better idea so hear me out.”
conversation with her? C. “Excuse me everyone, can I share my ideas about it?”
A. "Did I bore you with my stories?” _____3. You want to end your phone conversation with your
B. "This is what I really wish to say...” friend since your mother is asking you for something.
C. "Thank you for your time. It’s nice talking with you. See you A. “I think I need to go. Goodbye!”
next
time.”
B. “Hey, friend! as much as I want to go on in our
conversation, my mom is asking me for something, can you
just call me later?”
C. “Sorry I can’t talk to you right now. Goodbye.”
______4. It is your first time meeting your sister’s best friend.
A. “Hi! Nice meeting you. My sister shares a lot of things about
you.”
B. “You work in a big corporation, right? How much do you
earn?
C. “Hi! You look younger in the picture.”
_____5. You want your classmate to help you in answering your
assignment.
A. “Hello! Classmate can you help me in answering this?”
B. “I helped you last time, can you help me this time?”
C. “I need you to help me with my assignment.”