Sec. Quarter Oral Com. Maritime 11
  • 1. “Do you have anything to say?”
A) Turn Taking
B) Topic Control
C) Termination
D) Nomination
  • 2. “One of the essential lessons I gained from the discussion is the importance of sports and wellness to a healthy lifestyle.”
A) Nomination
B) Topic Shifting
C) Turn Taking
D) Restriction
  • 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.”
A) Topic Shifting
B) Repair
C) Termination
D) Turn taking
  • 4. “Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I say something.”
A) Topic Control
B) Topic shifting
C) Nomination
D) Repair
  • 5. “Have you heard the news about the latest achievement of our government?”
A) Nomination
B) Turn taking
C) Repair
D) Topic Control
  • 6. “Hey, how are you? I missed you!”
A) Nomination
B) Restriction
C) Turn taking
D) Repair
  • 7. “Best regards to your parents! See you around!”
A) Turn taking
B) Topic Control
C) Repair
D) Termination
  • 8. “Good to see you. Anyway, I came to visit you because I want to personally offer apologies for what I did yesterday.”
A) Termination
B) Restriction
C) Nomination
D) Turn taking
  • 9. “Sorry, I can’t decide on that now. I am still focused on my writing assignment. Let’s talk next time, okay?”
A) Nomination
B) Termination
C) Turn taking
D) Restriction
  • 10. “Now, it’s your turn to ask questions.”
A) Nomination
B) Turn taking
C) Topic Control
D) Repair
  • 11. It refers to topic establishment.
A) Topic Control
B) Nomination
C) Repair
D) Turn Taking
  • 12. It is a turn-based communication strategy
A) Turn Taking
B) Repair
C) Nomination
D) Topic Shifting
  • 13. A strategy which refers to the introduction of a new topic in connection to the current topic.
A) Repair
B) Topic Shifting
C) Nomination
D) Topic Control
  • 14. It refers to the assessment of a speaker in addressing a conflict within the communication and addressing the situation.
A) Repair
B) Termination
C) Nomination
D) Topic shifting
  • 15. It refers to the acceptance or development of a certain topic.
A) Topic Control
B) Repair
C) Termination
D) Topic shifting
  • 16. Which of the following best illustrates an illocutionary act?
A) The speaker's words are misunderstood
B) The speaker makes a request
C) The listener feels motivated
D) The listener nods in agreement
  • 17. When someone says, "I apologize," which type of speech act are they primarily performing?
A) Locutionary
B) Illocutionary
C) Interlocutory
D) Perlocutionary
  • 18. Which of the following best describes a locutionary act?
A) The literal meaning of the words spoken
B) The intention behind the words spoken
C) The context in which the words are spoken
D) The effect of a statement on the listener
  • 19. The literal meaning of the words spoken
A) The grammatical structure of the sentence
B) The intended meaning or function of the speech
C) The emotional response of the listener
D) The physical act of speaking
  • 20. What is the primary focus of an illocutionary act?
A) The intended meaning or function of the speech
B) The grammatical structure of the sentence
C) The physical act of speaking
D) The emotional response of the listener
  • 21. In the statement "Can you pass the salt?" which type of speech act is being used if the
    speaker intends to request the salt?
A) Perlocutionary
B) Illocutionary
C) Locutionary
D) Exclamatory
  • 22. Which of the following is an example of a perlocutionary act?
A) Asking a question
B) Making a promise
C) Persuading someone
D) Stating a fact
  • 23. Which type of speech act is concerned with the effect on the listener?
A) Perlocutionary
B) Locutionary
C) Declarative
D) Illocutionary
  • 24. If a speaker's intention is to warn someone, which type of speech act are they performing?
A) Perlocutionary
B) Locutionary
C) Illocutionary
D) Declarative
  • 25. The following are types of speech according to purpose EXCEPT
A) persuasive speech
B) impromptu speech
C) informative speech
D) manuscript speech
  • 26. All are categorized under types of speech according to delivery EXCEPT __________.
A) manuscript speech
B) impromptu speech
C) persuasive speech
D) informative speech
  • 27. The primary goal of a/an ____ is to influence the thoughts, feelings, actions, and behaviors or attitudes of your listeners (Gamble & Gamble, 2012).
A) entertainment speech
B) informative speech
C) expository speech
D) persuasive speech
  • 28. The ____ is a type of speech that aims to make the audience relax, enjoy, and even laugh.
A) entertainment speech
B) expository speech
C) persuasive speech
D) informative speech
  • 29. Delivering a speech with the help of short notes and a clear outline is known as _________.
A) informative speech
B) extemporaneous speech
C) impromptu speech
D) manuscript speech
  • 30. When you deliver a pre-written speech word for word, it is called __________.
A) impromptu speech
B) manuscript speech
C) memorized speech
D) informative speech
  • 31. What is the first step in the process of speech writing?
A) Analyzing the audience
B) Sourcing the information
C) Outlining the speech content
D) Choosing the topic
  • 32. When analyzing the audience, which of the following factors is least important to consider?
A) Audience's age
B) Audience’s cultural background
C) Audience's favorite color
D) Audience’s interests
  • 33. What is a key consideration when choosing sources for a speech?
A) The popularity of the source
B) The credibility of the source
C) The length of the source
D) The cost of accessing the source
  • 34. What is the purpose of sourcing information during speech writing?
A) To provide evidence and support for your points
B) To fill time in the speech
C) To confuse the audience
D) To make the speech longer
  • 35. What is the primary purpose of the conclusion in a speech?
A) To introduce new information
B) To summarize the main points and reinforce the message
C) To provide a detailed bibliography
D) To entertain the audience
  • 36. Which of the following is a key benefit of using gestures during a speech?
A) They help in reducing the length of the speech.
B) They ensure the speaker remains stationary.
C) They emphasize important points and aid in audience understanding.
D) They allow the speaker to avoid eye contact.
  • 37. What is the impact of poor articulation on a speech?
A) It can enhance the speaker's stage presence.
B) It can improve audience rapport.
C) It can make the speech more memorable.
D) It can lead to misunderstandings and reduce the speech's effectiveness.
  • 38. Effective use of facial expressions in speech delivery can:
A) Make the speech longer than intended
B) Distract the audience from the speech content.
C) Reinforce the message and convey sincerity.
D) Replace the need for gestures.
  • 39. How can a speaker improve their stage presence?
A) By avoiding eye contact with the audience
B) By standing still throughout the speech
C) By using appropriate gestures and facial expressions
D) By speaking in a low, quiet voice
  • 40. How does effective stage presence impact an audience?
A) It distracts the audience from the content of the speech
B) It reduces the need for clear articulation
C) It allows the speaker to use more complex vocabulary
D) It makes the speaker appear more authoritative and engaging
  • 41. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of strong stage presence?
A) Enhanced speaker credibility
B) Improved speech content
C) Increased audience engagement
D) Greater audience retention
  • 42. Which technique is most effective for improving modulation?
A) Memorizing the speech content
B) Practicing with a metronome
C) Reading the speech from a script
D) Recording and listening to one's own speech
  • 43. Which type of speech style is typically used between close friends and family members?
A) Frozen
B) intimate
C) Formal
D) Casual
  • 44. Which speech style is typically used in a classroom lecture?
A) Casual
B) Formal
C) Frozen
D) Consultative
  • 45. . Which speech style is most likely to be used in a courtroom setting?
A) Frozen
B) Casual
C) Formal
D) Consultative
  • 46. What type of speech style is typically used in professional settings, such as a doctor-patient interaction?
A) Casual
B) Consultative
C) intimate
D) Formal
  • 47. Which of the following best describes modulation in speech delivery?
A) The use of hand gestures to emphasize points
B) The speed at which a speaker delivers their speech
C) The variation in pitch and tone to convey meaning
D) The organization of speech content
  • 48. Which of the following is a key component of good articulation?
A) Speaking as quickly as possible
B) Using a monotone voice
C) Pronouncing words clearly and distinctly
D) Avoiding eye contact with the audience
  • 49. Which of the following is a sign of effective modulation?
A) Rapid speech delivery
B) Variation in volume and tone
C) Frequent pauses and hesitations
D) A consistent, unchanging pitch
  • 50. When organizing a speech, which part typically contains the main points and supporting details?
A) Conclusion
B) Introduction
C) Appendix
D) Body
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