Region I

Division of Pangasinan II
lpoCANARVACANAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Alcala, Pangasinan
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
S.Y. 2022-2023
NAME: __________________________________________________________ DATE _____________

Strand/Section ___________________________________________________ SCORE____________

MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the letter of the correct answer.

1. It is the idea being transmitted by the sender to the receiver. It includes three aspects — content, structure, and style.
A. channel B. feedback C. message D. sender

2. It is a situation where a communication takes place.

A. Both sender and receiver need to exchange messages.
B. The receiver interprets the message.
C. The sender recognizes the communication style of the other.
D. The sender translates the message into a perceivable form.

3. It is characterized by being a “selective” listener.

A. Tom asks questions to seek greater understanding.
B. Rina changes the subject from time to time.
C. Jay displays an blank look.
D. Ana gives feedback to acknowledge the speaker’s emotion.

4. The most effective form of communication is always through words.

A. Yes, because through words we are allowed to explain ourselves.
B. Yes, because there are always words to express what we want to say.
C. No, because words can be abused by people and can cause hurt or confusion.
D. No, because words can inhibit people from saying/declaring the truth.

5. It is the meaning of the statement “Communication is a process”.

A. Communication consists of discrete and separate acts.
B. Communication has clear beginning and ending points.
C. Communication is dynamic, ongoing and continuous.
D. Communication resembles still pictures more than motion picture.

6. Which model shows a one-way communication where the source of information does not know whether the message is
understood or not?
A. Interactive C. Transactional model
B. Linear D. A and B

7. Angie works for a fast food company as a cashier. A customer comes in to order sandwich and drinks. What model of
communication is described in the given situation?
A. Conversational approach C. Linear
B. Interactive D. Transactional model

8. You and your neighbors would like to initiate a project for the benefit of the elderly in your community. The chairman
presented his proposal and ignored his constituents’ suggestions. What model of communication is presented here?
A. Berlo’s Model C. Shannon-Weaver Model
B. Schramm Model D. Transactional Model

9. When is a communication considered failed?

A. A negative feedback was given by the recipient of the message.
B. Both sender and receiver stopped the conversation process.
C. The persons involved fixed the problem that provoked in the process.
D. The recipient did not decode the meaning of the message sent.

10. Which of the following is NOT a purpose of communication?

A. It creates blunder that worsens an existing issue or concern.
B. It fosters good relationship among people.
C. It gears towards the solution to a problem.
D. It gives an overview of a national issue for public understanding.

11. 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 B. communication barrier
C. strategies to avoid communication barriers D. process of communication
12. 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

13. It is the main cause of semantic noise.

A. jeepneys beeping B. constructing building
C. using excessive technical jargon D. people talking too loud

14. 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.

15. Which of the following is an example of psychological barrier?

A. ability to read minds B. dissatisfaction to customer service
C. inattentiveness to detail D. poor listening skills

16. "I love you" is an example of expression that produces what function of communication?
A. Motivation B. Social Interaction C. Emotional Expression D. Information

17. "I want to be a billionaire" is a form expressing what function of communication?

A. Motivation B. Social Interaction C. Emotional Expression D. Information

18. “The Philippine Normal University was established in 1901" is an example of giving information using what language
form?
A. Rhetorical Question B. Statement C. Imperative D. Question

19. "Really?" is a language form for expressing what function of communication?

A. Social Interaction C. Emotional Expression
B. Information D. Rhetorical Question

20. What type of speech context refers to the process of imparting information through television, radio, newspaper,
magazines, books, billboards, internet and other types of media?
A. Interpersonal C. Mass Communication
B. Intrapersonal D. Public Communication

21. Which of these types of speech context takes place between and among people and establishes personal relationship
between and among them?
A. Interpersonal C. Mass Communication
B. Intrapersonal D. Public Communication

22. Which type of INTERPERSONAL context involves at least three but not more than twelve people engaging in a face-to-
face interaction?
A. Dyad Communication C. Small Group Communication
B. Sharing Group Communication D. Team Communication

23. What type of speech context requires you to deliver or send the message before or in front of a group?
A. Interpersonal C. Mass Communication
B. Intrapersonal D. Public Communication

24. Which of the following is NOT a speech context?

A. Dyad Communication C. Long Story Communication
B. Intrapersonal Communication D. Mass Communication

25. Who is/are involved in an intrapersonal communication?

A. a small group C. a speaker and an audience
B. only one speaker D. two speakers

26. The President follows a/an __________ during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) so as not to miss any important
detail.
A. entertainment speech C. memorized speech
B. impromptu speech D. manuscript speech

27. The Department of Health (DOH) Spokesperson transitioned from manuscript speech to __________ when she answered
various pressing questions during the media press conference.
A. extemporaneous speech C. memorized speech
B. impromptu speech D. entertainment speech

28. Jeff tried out an online interview which tested his skill in__________.
A. impromptu speech C. informative speech
B. memorized speech D. entertainment speech

29. The type of speech that appeals to audience’s emotion and provides striking statistics to support the ideas is called
__________.
A. informative speech C. manuscript speech
B. persuasive speech D. extemporaneous speech

30. Knowing your audience well will be most useful in a/an __________.
A. informative speech C. memorized speech
B. entertainment speech D. manuscript speech

31. Consider this statement: “I now pronounce you as husband and wife.”
Who among the following can say this and make marital union happen?
A. priest B. teacher C. retired policeman D. famous celebrity

32. What do you think does the speaker mean when he/she says, “Can you carry these for me?”
A. The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to carry his/her things.
B. The speaker is requesting me to help him/her carry his things.
C. The speaker does not make sense.
D. The speaker does not mean anything.

33. You and your sibling were playing in your room. Suddenly, your mother entered the room and she angrily said, “It’s dirty
here!” How would you interpret what she said?
A. She feels happy.
B. She wants you to clean the room.
C. She does not feel well that is why she got angry.
D. She just wants to get angry.

34. Based on the scenario in item number 3, what will your next action be?
A. I will continue playing with my sibling.
B. I will agree with her and say that the room is dirty.
C. I will stop playing with my sibling and will clean the room.
D. I will ignore my mother.

35. In which of the following statements is the speaker making a commitment?

A. “I checked her outputs last week.”
B. “I am sad and feeling blue!”
C. “I promise to help you with your problems.”
D. “I think following the law makes us responsible citizens.”

36. This is a communicative strategy that we use when we want to establish a topic in a conversation.
A. nomination B. restriction C. turn-taking D. topic-control

37. It is a communicative strategy used to end a conversation.

A. termination B. topic-shifting C. topic-control D. repair

38. Which of the following responses uses repair as communicative strategy?

A. “Best regards to your family! See you around.”
B. “Please enlighten me about the solution to the issue you are suggesting.”
C. "Excuse me, can you please repeat the question?”
D. “By the way, I need a few personal details about yourself.”

39. Which of these shows turn-taking strategy?

A. "I will hear your suggestion after you listen to my plan.”
B. "Ok, I am listening. Go on.”
C. "Precisely! That is a very good reason why we need to come up with a contingency plan.”
D. “Group 1 will talk about the advantages of technology while group 2 will talk about its disadvantages.”

40. Among these statements, which can be used for topic shifting?
A. "Did you know that washing your hands with soap for 20 seconds will protect you from Corona Virus?”
B. “Let’s call it a day. We can all go home.”
C. “Wait. Before I forget to tell you, did you know we have a new classmate?”
D. "I would like to clarify two things regarding the announcement that I had made.”

41. This type of speech context requires interaction with a small number of individuals.
A. Interpersonal B. Intrapersonal C. public D. all of the above

42. You were part of a student council campaign and were asked to prepare a 3-minute rebuttal speech on the issue of cyber-
bullying. As an advocate, you spoke in front everybody during the meeting-de-avance. This scenario is one of the many types of
this speech context.
A. interpersonal B. intrapersonal C. public D. all of the above

43. This type of speech style occurs between and among family members.
A. casual B. consultative C. formal D. intimate

44. This type of speech style happens between and among friends and acquaintances.
A. casual B. consultative C. formal D. intimate

45. Danica asked Olivia, “Have you talked to Ms. De Leon about our project?” The possible perlocutionary effect of this
question is shown in this act.
A. Olivia gets upset with Danica for the reminder.
B. Danica urges Olivia to converse with Ms. De Leon.
C. Ms. De Leon accepts Olivia and Danica’s project.
D. Olivia approaches Ms. De Leon regarding the project.

46. Which part of the speech reveals the goal of the speech?
A. body B. conclusion C. introduction D. thesis statement

47. Which part of the speech uses definitions, concrete examples and testimonies?
A. body B. conclusion C. introduction D. thesis statement

48. Which statement is NOT true about the body of the speech?
A. The most common number of key points is five.
B. The body of the speech is the core part of the speech.
C. If you have a long point in your speech, you will need to break that point into multiple points.
D. If you have only one point in your speech, it will either be too short, or too complicated for the audience to understand.

49. Which is NOT true about doing the conclusion?

A. Present a summary B. Repeat the key ideas presented
C. Provide key points of discussion D. Signal the end of your speech

50. What method of speech organization presents comparison and contrast of two or three points?
A. Chronological Order C. Comparison and Contrast order
B. Spatial Order D. Problem-Solution Order