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