1stQrtr_Brequillo_ Oral_Comm_STEM,ABM,HUMSS 11
  • 1. What is the main purpose of communication?
A) To confuse others
B) To ignore messages
C) To argue with others
D) To share ideas and information
  • 2. Which of the following is an element of communication?
A) Sender
B) Time
C) Fire
D) Climate
  • 3. What is oral communication?
A) Speaking and listening
B) Sending an email
C) Drawing pictures
D) Writing a letter
  • 4. Which of these is NOT a function of communication?
A) To inform
B) To mislead
C) To entertain
D) To persuade
  • 5. What is a communication model?
A) A communication strategy
B) A type of speech style
C) A type of speech context
D) A way to represent the communication process
  • 6. Which part of communication sends the message?
A) Receiver
B) Noise
C) Channel
D) Sender
  • 7. In the process of communication, what is 'feedback'?
A) The noise
B) The environment
C) The initial message
D) A response from the receiver
  • 8. What does 'noise' in communication refer to?
A) The speaker’s tone
B) The type of speech
C) The main topic of discussion
D) Sound disturbances that interfere with the message
  • 9. Which of the following models emphasizes the two-way communication process?
A) Linear model
B) Transactional model
C) All of these
D) Shannon-Weaver model
  • 10. What does effective communication require?
A) Fast delivery
B) Long speech
C) Clear message and feedback
D) Loud speaking
  • 11. When talking to a counselor or psychiatrist, which speech style should be used?
A) Casual
B) Intimate
C) Consultative
D) Frozen
  • 12. If you want to convince your audience, which type of speech would you likely use?
A) Informative
B) Persuasive
C) Entertaining
  • 13. What is the speech style if you are speaking in a job interview?
A) Intimate
B) Formal
C) Casual
D) Informal
  • 14. Which of the following speech acts involves giving a compliment?
A) Commissive
B) Expressive
C) Directive
D) Assertive
  • 15. How does the transactional model of communication differ from the linear model?
A) It includes feedback and simultaneous sending/receiving
B) It ignores noise
C) It only applies to written communication
D) It shows communication as one-way only
  • 16. What type of speech style is used when talking to friends?
A) Consultative
B) Frozen
C) Casual
D) Formal
  • 17. Which element in communication is responsible for interpreting the message?
A) Sender
B) Feedback
C) Receiver
D) Channel
  • 18. You notice your message isn’t understood by your audience. What is the best way to improve communication?
A) Repeat the same message quickly
B) Speak louder
C) Adjust your message to fit the audience’s knowledge
D) Use complicated terms
  • 19. When is it appropriate to use a frozen speech style?
A) During a wedding ceremony
B) When chatting with friends
C) During a casual conversation
D) While giving a presentation to peers
  • 20. Why is feedback important in oral communication?
A) It confuses the speaker
B) It signals that communication is two-way
C) TRUE
D) It stops communication
  • 21. What is the disadvantage of not considering speech context?
A) Communication becomes more effective
B) Speech style becomes more formal
C) Misunderstanding may occur
D) The message becomes clearer
  • 22. Which communication strategy can best help a speaker avoid misunderstandings?
A) Speaking very fast
B) Using simple and clear language
C) Ignoring audience reactions
D) Avoiding eye contact
  • 23. You need to deliver a speech about environmental conservation. Which communication strategy should you use to engage your audience?
A) Incorporate stories and examples
B) Speak in monotone
C) Avoid interaction
D) Use technical jargon
  • 24. Which of the following best defines communicative competence?
A) Ability to write long essays
B) Ability to read well
C) Ability to use language correctly and appropriately in communication
D) Ability to memorize speeches
  • 25. What does the term 'speech act' refer to?
A) The act of writing a speech
B) The length of a speech
C) The function of what is said in communication
D) The style of dress when speaking
  • 26. In which setting is the consultative speech style usually used?
A) Between family members
B) In a lecture or seminar
C) Between friends
D) Between strangers in a formal situation
  • 27. Which is NOT a type of speech context?
A) Consultative
B) Casual
C) Monotonous
D) Intimate
  • 28. What is the first step in the communication process?
A) Decoding the message
B) Sender generates idea
C) Encoding the message
D) Receiving the message
  • 29. Which speech style is highly formal and rarely changes?
A) Intimate
B) Frozen
C) Consultative
D) Casual
  • 30. Which element of communication represents the medium used?
A) Channel
B) Feedback
C) Receiver
D) Sender
  • 31. Which type of speech act is used when giving orders
A) Commissive
B) Directive
C) Expressive
D) Assertive
  • 32. How does speech style affect communication?
A) It determines the length only
B) It removes the need for feedback
C) It changes the content
D) It adjusts the formality and tone based on context
  • 33. What is the main characteristic of an assertive speech act?
A) Making statements or claims
B) Asking questions
C) Making promises
D) Giving compliments
  • 34. How can communicative competence be developed?
A) Avoiding public speaking
B) Memorizing speeches only
C) Practicing speaking in varied contexts and styles
D) Ignoring audience feedback
  • 35. What type of speech style is used when delivering campaign speeches?
A) Intimate
B) Formal
C) Consultative
D) Casual
  • 36. What type of speech style is used when leading a prayer before meal?
A) Casual
B) Formal
C) Frozen
D) Intimate
  • 37. What type of speech style is used when having a one-on-one conversation with a loved one?
A) Intimate
B) Formal
C) Consultative
D) Casual
  • 38. Refers to the conversation participants’ close-initiating expressions that end a topic in a conversation.
A) Termination
B) Topic Shifting
C) Repair
D) Nomination
  • 39. Refers to how speakers address the problems in speaking, listening, and comprehending that they may encounter in a conversation.
A) Termination
B) Repair
C) Turn-taking
D) Topic Control
  • 40. Basically, when you employ this strategy, you try to open a topic with the people you are talking to.
A) Turn-taking
B) Termination
C) Nomination
D) Restriction
  • 41. refers to any limitation you may have as a speaker.
A) Topic control
B) Termination
C) Repair
D) Restriction
  • 42. It is the actual act of uttering.
A) Perlocutionary
B) Locutionary
C) Performatives
D) Illocutionary
  • 43. It is the social function of what is said.
A) Perlocutionary
B) Illocutionary
C) Performatives
D) Locutionary
  • 44. the process of interpreting the encoded message of the speaker by the receiver
A) Sending
B) Encoding
C) Decoding
D) Baking
  • 45. the information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or in actions
A) Channel
B) Message
C) Feedback
D) Context
  • 46. Known as the mother of all communication models, depicts communication as a linear or one-way process consisting of five elements.
A) Schramm Model
B) Role Model
C) Shannon-Weaver Model
D) Transaction Model
  • 47. What is the function of communication if you are The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to his/her students?
A) Motivation
B) Emotional expression
C) Information dissemination
D) Social Interaction
  • 48. What is the function of communication if you are sharing your personal frustrations with friend?
A) Social Interaction
B) Control
C) Motivation
D) Emotional expression
  • 49. Effective communication happens when the message is solid and supported by facts, figures, and real-life examples and situations.
A) Completeness
B) Consideration
C) Correctness
D) Concreteness
  • 50. To be effective, the speaker should always consider relevant information about his/her receiver such as mood, background, race, preference, education, status, and needs, among others.
A) Conciseness
B) Consideration
C) Courtesy
D) Correctness
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