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