Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VIII
Schools Division of Tacloban
District Learning Center VII
LEYTE NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Tacloban City

Unit Test Oral Communication in Context

Direction: Read comprehensively the statements then write the CAPITAL LETTER of the
correct answer.

1. It happens when the sender fails to communicate his/her message properly or when the
intended message is not clearly understood by the receiver.
A. Communication C. communication barrier
B. strategies to avoid communication barriers D. process of communication
2. It refers to the natural or environmental conditions that hinder a successful
communication transaction.
A. cultural barrier C. external noise
B. physical barrier D. psychological barrier
3. These are issues like trauma, lack of confidence, fear, anger, frustration, and depression
that may affect the communication process.
A. external Noise C. linguistic barrier
B. psychological barrier D. semantic Noise
4. It refers to the way a person responds in a communication situation affected by personal
norms and traditions.
A. cultural barrier C. linguistic barrier
B. physical barrier D. psychological barrier
5. This is an example when linguistic barrier to communication becomes evident.
A. A professor explains his lessons eloquently in class.
B. Elena is afraid to deliver her opening remarks.
C. People do not understand each other’s language.
D. The transmitter disrupted the speech of Ms. Speaker.
6. This is one of the reasons why cultural diversity can make communication inefficient.
A. Cultural diversity allows people to be unique and original.
B. Different culture interpret words, gestures, and symbols differently.
C. Traditions propagate through the preservation of norms and values.
D. Values of people reflect
7. It is the main cause of semantic noise.
A. jeepney’s beeping C. constructing building
B. using excessive technical jargon D. people talking too loud
8. Which best defines NOISE in the context of communication?
A. It is the sound of karaoke from your neighbor.
B. It is any sound that occurs during the communication process.
C. It is a sound that blocks or interferes communication situations.
D. It is anything that interferes with the communication.
9. Which of the following is an example of psychological barrier?
A. ability to read minds C. dissatisfaction to customer
service
B. inattentiveness to detail D. poor listening skills
10. Which factors are considered cultural barriers to communication?
A. economic status, age, and gender C. ethics, standards, and grammar
B. politics, administration and government D. religion, World Meanings, and
Philosophy
11. Which situation is the best example of Aristotle’s model of communication?
A. A parent is talking to his child over the phone.
B. Peter is watching TV Patrol.
C. The students are planning for their cheering competition.
D. The teachers are holding their general faculty meeting.
12. Which model considers the emotional aspect of the message?
A. Aristotle’s Model of Communication C. Berlo’s Model of Communication
B. Helical Model of Communication D. Eugene White Model of Communication
13. The child is crying because he is hungry, and his mother gives him milk signifies the
communication between them. After a couple of years, the child tells his mother that he
wants bread because he is hungry. This situation is an example of what model?
A. Aristotle’s Model of Communication C. Berlo’s Model of Communication
B. Helical Model of Communication D. Eugene White Model of Communication
14. In Shannon and Weaver’s Transmission Model, what element is considered as a
dysfunctional factor?
A. noise B. transmitter C. channel D. feedback
15. What model demonstrates a one-way process of communication in which one person, the
sender, gives a message or speech to a person or group of people for a certain effect?
A. Aristotle’s Model of Communication
B. Transactional Model
D. Interactive Communication Mode
16. The following statement is true about Wilbur Schramm except one. What is it?
A. Father of Mass Communication
B. Overlapping of Field of Experience between the sender and receiver
C. Telephone Model
D. Interactive
17. This model of communication focuses more on public speaking where setting dictates the
message.
A. Berlo’s Model C. White’s Model
B. Aristotle’s Model D. Laswell model
18. According to this model, communication is continuous and circular with no beginning
and no end.
A. Eugene White’s Cyclical model C. Hellical Model
B. Berlo’s Model D. Shannon-Weaver Model
19. You ask your sister to put on her mask every time she goes out and she nods in
reply.Which model of communication is presented here?
A. Interactive B. Conversational C. Linear D.Transactional
20. The following are examples of Linguistic barriers except one, what is it?
A.Difference in language C. use of jargon & slang
B. language impairment D. Manners of Dressing
21. Which is an example of regulation and control?
A. “It’s nice to meet you.”
B. “Clean your room, then you can play basketball.”
C. “Where can I find the library?”
D. “Seychelles is one of the world’s smallest countries.”
22. Which of the situations shows social interaction?
A. A parent tells her child to finish answering the module.
B. Joy invites Yolly for a coffee.
C. Rachel tells her friend not to lose hope.
D. The teacher introduced Conditional Probability to her class.
23. Which one has different function?
A. “We pray for those who mourn.”
B. “Thank you for coming into my life.”
C. “Keep quiet.”
D. “I’m so sorry for your loss.”
24. The health secretary is sharing the data on the number of covid cases in the country with
the viewers, “There are 500 who recovered from covid19 as of yesterday.” What function of
communication is shown in the situation?
A. control B. motivation C. social interaction D. information
25. The teacher tells Nocel that he is doing great and keep it up. What function of
communication is shown in the situation?
A. control B. motivation C. social interaction D. information
26. The teacher gives a lecture on Plate Tectonic Theory to her students. Arni can hardly
understand the lesson because he is suffering from migraine. What is the noise in the
communication process?
A. lecture B. Plate Tectonic Theory C. students D. migraine
27. Which element of communication answers “What was Jhay’s answer to to the question?”
A. barrier B. channel C. feedback D. decoding
28. What element of communication is shown when Emmanuel wrote an email to Skycable.
A. barrier B. decoding C. feedback D. medium
29. Girlie told her groupmates that she has already the data for their research. The word
groupmates is what element of communication?
A. message B. sender C. encoding D. receiver
30. In yesterday’s class with Miss Bullo, Rommel gave a report on Atmospheric Science and
Climate. His classmates listened attentively. Who is the sender in the situation?
A. class B. Rommel C. Miss Bullo D. classmates
31.What is the purpose of an informative speech?
A. To entertain, to have the audience relax, smile and enjoy the occasion
B. To convince people they can succeed in life
C. To convince the audience to support a specific view or cause
D. To educate the audience on new or relevant piece of information
32.What do you call the form of language that the speaker uses which is characterized by the degree of
formality?
A. Speech Style C. Intimate
B. Speech Act D. Casual
33.What type of Speech is delivered in a word-for-word iteration of a written message using visual aids?
A. Impromtu C. Extemporaneous
B. Memorized D. Manuscript
34.What type of speech explains the meaning, theory, or philosophy of a specific topic that the audience likely
does not know much about.
A. Informative C. Persuasive
B. Entertainment D. Inspirational
35.“As the President of the United States it is my responsibility to keep you informed about the state of the
country’s economy.” What type of speech is this?
A. Demonstrative C. Persuasive
B. Persuasive D. Informative
36.What would be the purpose of the statement below?
“Jim is my best friend, so I don’t know why he chose me to give the toast today. I have so many funny
stories to tell that this birthday celebration may turn into a roast.”
A. To inform C. To motivate
B. To entertain D. To inspire
37. What speech gives solely for the purpose of convincing the audience to agree with the speaker’s opinion
on a particular topic?
A. Entertainment C. Informative
B. Persuasive D. Inspirational
38. What do you call the utterances that a speaker makes to achieve an intended effect?
A. Speech Style C. Speech Act
B. Speech Context D. Speech Variation
39.Who proposed the Speech Act Theory?
A. John Austin C. John Cena
B. John Searle D. John Lennon
40. Which of the following shows persuasion?
A. College professor lecturing on a specific topic during class.
B. A motivational speaker, explaining how to structure a motivational speech
C. The speaker is telling funny stories.
D. A lawyer giving a closing argument in court, arguing about whether the defendant is innocent or
guilty of the crime
41.Incorporating gestures, facial expressions, and movements in your _________________________ can help avoid
unnatural delivery.
A. Manuscript speech C. Impromptu Speech
B. Memorized speech D. Extemporaneous speech
42.Which of the following is NOT an example of intrapersonal communication?
A. Sending a text message to a friend C. writing a note to yourself
B. Talking to yourself D. Thinking about a problem
43.When is the communication process complete?
A. when the message enters the channel of communication
B. when the receiver understands the message and provides feedback
C. when the sender transmits message to the receiver
D. when the sender transmits the message successfully
44.What should be done in order to avoid misinterpretation of a concept that causes communication barrier?
A. Be familiar with the topic of the speaker C. Do not be conscious of gender or status.
B. Disconnect with your emotional baggage. D. Inquire the meaning
45.It is known when the receiver gives a verbal or non-verbal message.
A. message C. sender
B. feedback D. context
46.It is the definition of communication.
1. Communication involves a transaction.
2. Communication is sharing of ideas among a group of people.
3. Communication is a confusion of ideas in the mind of the other.
4. Communication is a transfer of messages from one person to another.
A. 1234 B. 234 only C. 124 only D. 4 only
47.What is the best way to continue communication?
A. Active listening C. not interrupting
B. Asking questions D. making good eye contact
48.Carlos Yulo posted on his social media account a status of dismay regarding the issue of his mother. Many
supported his claim, but others opposed it. His status acquired a hundred reactions, and the comments thread
rose to 75. What model of communication is exemplified?
A. Berlo’s Model C. Shannon-Weaver Model
B. Schramm Model D. Transactional Model
49.In consultative speech style, the speaker___________________ background information while the
listener_______________continuously.
A. Sends; receives, b. gives; receives c. supplies; participates d. produces; shares
50.Which one is an example of a formal speech style?
A. Use of simplified grammar
B. State Of the School Address (SOSA) of the Principal
C. when a student recites in class
D. job interview