Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Division of Ilocos Sur
NARVACAN NATIONAL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Zone IV Paratong, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur

DIAGNOSTIC TEST
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
S.Y. 2023-2024

NAME: ___________________________________________________ Score: __________________

SECTION: _________________________________________________ Date: ___________________

Read carefully each question. Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. Write the letter of your
answer on a separate sheet or paper.

_____1. The idea being transmitted by the sender to the receiver is called _________.
a. channel b. feedback c. message d. sender

_____2. The response or reaction given by the receiver to the sender of the message is called _________.
a.feedback b. message c. receiver d. sender

_____3. The exchange of thoughts, messages, or information through speech, signal, writing, or behavior is
___.
a.channel b. communication c. language d. message

_____4. What type of communication that does not use words in expressing a message?
a. non-verbal communication c. oral communication
b. verbal Communication d. written Communication

_____5. Which model shows a one-way communication where the source of information does not know
whether
the message is understood or not?
a.interactive b. linear c. transactional d. one-way

_____6. Which of the following is an example of a one-way communication?

a. A church leader giving a homily to a crowd of people
b. A teacher encouraging students to give their thoughts on a relevant issue
c. Classmates talking about how to accomplish their assignments
d. Basketball players talking to each others

_____7. Which of the following elements affects the flow of any communication process?
a. barrier b. channel c. feedback d. source

_____8. Decoding an idea means____.

a. generating an idea c. converting the idea into words or actions
b. sending out the message d. interpreting the message based on the
context

_____9. Which of the following is an example of an interactive communication?

a. A jeepney barker persuades the commuters to Pacita Complex.
b. A social media influencer gets million views from her debut video.
c. A TV anchor interviews lawmaker over the MECQ in the metro.
d. A vendor starts a small talk with his customer and the latter gives in to it.

_____10. What happens if the sender fails to communicate his/her message properly?
a. communication c. communication barrier
b. strategies to avoid communication barriers d. process of communication

_____11. The natural or environmental conditions tat hinder a successful communication is called _____.
a. cultural barrier b. external noise c. physical barrier d. psychological barrier

_____12. The way a person responds in a communication situation affected by personal norms and traditions
is
 called _____.
a. cultural barrier b. linguistic barrier c. physical barrier d. psychological barrier

_____13. Which of the following is an example of 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.

_____14. What type of speech context happens when two persons interact?
a. dyad b. public communication c. mass communication d. small group

_____15. What type of speech context refers to communication that focuses on one person, in which the
speaker
acts as both the sender and receiver of the message?
a. interpersonal b. mass communication c. intrapersonal d. public

_____16. 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 b. mass communication c. intrapersonal d. public

_____17. Which of these types of speech context takes place between and among people and establishes
personal relationship between and among them?
a. interpersonal b. mass communication c. intrapersonal d. public

_____18. Which type of interpersonal communication involves at least three but not more than twelve
people engaging in a face-to-face interaction?
a. dyad b. small group c. sharing group d. team

_____19. What type of speech context requires you to deliver or send the message before or in front of a
group? a. interpersonal b. mass c. intrapersonal d. public

_____20. Which of the following is a type of speech context?

a. dyad b. long story c. singing d. talking

_____21. The primary goal of a/an ___________ is to influence the thoughts, feelings, actions, and behaviors
or attitudes of your listeners (Gamble & Gamble, 2012).
a. expository b. persuasive c. entertainment d. informative

_____22. The _______________ is a type of speech that aims to make the audience relax, enjoy, and even
laugh.
a. expository b. persuasive c. entertainment d. informative

_____23. Delivering a speech with the help of short notes and a clear outline is known as _________.
a.manuscript b. extemporaneous c. memorized d. impromptu

_____24. When you deliver a pre-written speech word for word, it is called __________.
a.manuscript b. extemporaneous c. memorized d. impromptu

_____25. A/ an __________ speech is delivered with little or no advance preparation.

a.manuscript b. extemporaneous c. memorized d. impromptu

_____26. The nature of a reporter’s job is to give an expository or __________ speech.

a. persuasive b. manuscript c. informative d. impromptu

_____27. 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

_____28. 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.

_____29. 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. c. She wants you to clean the room.
b. She does not feel well that is why she got angry. d. She just wants to get angry.

_____30. A dog barking is an example of _____ in the elements of communication.

a. barrier b. channel d. decoding d. encoding

_____31. In which of the following statements is the speaker making a commitment?

a. I checked her outputs last week. c. I promise to help you with your problems.
b. I am sad and feeling blue! d. I think following the law makes us responsible citizens.

_____32. Which of the following refers to the utterance that a speaker makes in order to achieve an intended
effect?
a. speech act b. speech demo c. speech style d. speech variation

_____33. . The element of communication that refers to the process of converting the idea into words or
actions
by the speaker is called __________.
a. channel b. decoding c. encoding d. receiver

_____34. Which of the following is the definition of noise in the communication process?
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.

_____35. 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

For numbers 36-40, choose the letter of your answer below.

a. nomination d. repair g. termination
b. restriction e. turn taking
c. topic shifting f. topic control

_____36. I guess it would be better if we speak one at a time.

_____37. Have you heard about the news this morning?
_____38. I’m so sorry, but I really need to leave now.
_____39. Now, it’s your turn to ask questions.
_____40. See you around!

_____41. The type of speech outline which describes historical or time approach like from past to present is
called ______.
a. spatial b. cause and effect outline c. chronological outline d. topical outline

_____42. The type of speech outline which divides the topic into subtopics based on importance or interest
value
is called ______.
a. spatial b. cause and effect outline c. chronological outline d. topical outline

_____43. The type of speech outline which Involves a discussion of both cause and effect of an issue is
______.
a. spatial b. cause and effect outline c. chronological outline d. topical outline

_____44. What are the natures of communication.?

1. Communication is a process. 3. Communication can be expressed through
2. Communication occurs between two or words or actions.
more people. 4. Communication portrays sympathy.
a. 1234 b. 123 only c. 2 and 3 d.1 and 2

_____45. What 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.

_____46. On your way home, you dropped by a convenient store. Queuing to pay for some essentials, you
heard a customer arguing with the cashier. The customer talked on top of his voice complaining for
something you could not clearly hear. The buyer next to him interrupted the one complaining. The
others in the line could not help but gave their own sides of the story. Finally, the manager came in.
What model of communication is presented in the entire scenario?
a. interactive b. linear c. occasional d. transactional

_____47. From the given situation above, what should the manager do?
a. Arrogantly confront the customer for being tough.
b. Publicly reprimand the cashier to show that the customer is always right
c. Tell the other customers to stop gossiping.
d. Respectfully pull out the customer and look for a win-win solution to the problem.

_____48. Mrs. Erlinda was invited as a speaker during the National Women’s Month. She talked about
Gender Equality. She delivered her speech for almost 1 hour with more than 50 slides. The audience
appeared uneasy and seemed uninterested after 20 minutes.
a. cultural barrier b. linguistic barrier c. physiological barrier d. psychological barrier

_____49. Which communication situation displays physiological barrier?

a. The General Parents and Teachers Association (GPTA) president felt nervous when he started to
speak in front of all the parents and guardians.
b. The Municipal Agriculture officer is discussing certain agricultural crops management procedure in a
community that is not very familiar with the topic.
c. The newly designated general manager of the restaurant was a bit hesitant to talk with the guests.
d. The research teacher discusses with his students about the problem when a song was played loudly
from the other classroom.

_____50. Which situation exemplifies communication breakdown?

a. adjusting your language depending on the people you are talking to
b. incorrect labeling of handouts to be used in product distribution
c. listening to your friend’s heartaches and unsuccessful love stories
d. looking for the positive characteristics or strengths of a speaker

Prepared by: Checked and reviewed by: Noted:

GREGIE S. PAULO ROGER T. MONTERO EMILIO G. AYSON, JR.

Teacher II MT II/Subject Group Head School Principal IV