Question 1

Which element of communication refers to the process of converting messages into words, actions, or other forms that the speaker understands?

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encoding for it involves putting of thoughts, ideas, or information into a symbolic form

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decoding as it refers to the process of interpreting the encoded message

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feedback for it deals with reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver

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message as it deals with the information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker in words or in actions

Question 2

Which element of communication refers to the ideas, feelings, or meanings produced by the source for the receiver or an audience?

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messageas it deals with the information, ideas, or thoughts conveyed by the speaker inwords or in actions

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feedback for it refers to composed messages the receiver sends back to the source

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channel for it pertains to the medium or the means, such as personal, verbal, or nonverbal, in which the encoded message is conveyed

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barrier because it is the factor that affects the flow of communication

Question 3

What element would complete the illustration of a communication process below?

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receiver because he/she is someone who receives and decodes the message coming from the speaker in order for him/ her to give feedback

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noise because it is usually present in the channel being used

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context as it refers to the environment where communication takes place

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encoding for the receiver will encode his feedback to the speaker

Question 4

How will the speaker know that the message sent is received and understood clearly by the receiver?

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The receiver will show or give reactions, responses, and information to the speaker.

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The receiver will become the new source of information or message.

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The speaker will convert the message into words, actions, or other forms that the receiver understands

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The receiver will decode the encoded message of the speaker.

Question 5

What is the role of a speaker in the communication process?

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The speaker, aside from being the source of the message, can also become the recipient of information coming from the receiver.

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The speaker is the sender of the message.

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The speaker encodes the message that is to be sent to the receiver

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The speaker sends feedback to the receiver.

Question 6

What should the receiver do to the message received from the speaker?

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The receiver should first decode and understand the message before sending feedback to the speaker.

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The receiver must give feedback right away to the speaker.

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The receiver must encode another message for the speaker.

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The receiver should transmit his message using a channel.

Question 7

What channel is appropriate to be utilized by the communicators in this scenario: consultation of a patient with an open wound with a private doctor

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The patient and the doctor must meet face to face in order for the doctor to see and assess the patient’s open

wound and recommend the bestcure for it.

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The patient can just talk to the doctor over the phone and describe the condition of his open wound for possible treatment.

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Using a cellphone, the patient can take photos of his open wound and send them to the doctor for possible treatment.

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The patient and the doctor can exchange text messages to be able to come up with the best treatment for the

patient’s open wound.

Question 8

What response or feedback is appropriate to begiven by the receiver to the speaker in this situation: The speaker sent a thank you letter to the receiver for helping him conduct a survey for his research.

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The receiver can express his acknowledgment of the speaker’s gratitude through a letter as well, telling him that he was honored and thankful to help him out with research.

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The receiver can send an acknowledgment receipt to the speaker.

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The receiver can send a text message to the speaker telling him how thankful he is for being part of the speaker’s research.

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The receiver can just wait for the time when he’ll see the speaker and express his acknowledgment personally.

Question 9

Which of the following statements describes the Transaction Model of Communication?

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The receiver can just wait for the time when he’ll see the speaker and express his acknowledgment personally.

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The noise plays an important role in the communication process.

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Noise is present in any part of conversation.

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The receiver can express his acknowledgment of the speaker’s gratitude through a letter as well, telling him that he was honored and thankful to help him out with research.

Question 10

Which of the following statements describes the Shannon-Weaver Model of Communication?

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The information source is the originator of the message, in which the noise may affect its transmission; the destination plays a passive role, for feedback is not a priority at all.

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The destination is expected to respond to the message of the information source.

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The communication flow may be affected by the noise or barrier of communication.

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The communication portrays one-way process, in which the information source sends its message until it arrives the destination.

Question 11

Which of the given concepts expresses the Schramm Model of Communication?

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The message passes continuously between the sender and the receiver considering in mind their field of experience, such as environment, culture, and knowledge.

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The receiver of the message decodes the message sent by the sender.

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The sender sends and encodes the message whereas the receiver receives and decodes the message.

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The sender of the message does not receive feedback from the receiver of the message.

Question 12

How do the models of communication function in communicative situations?

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The models of communication show the systematic representations a communicator may convey ideas and feelings and the kind of communication that is needed for a conversation to be proper.

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The models of communication are applicable to all communicative situations.

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The models of communication show the elements of communication.

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The models of communication present the different ways to understand and respond to ideas and feelings.

Question 13

Which of the following communicative situations suggests the Schramm Model of Communication?

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Lucy respects and considers the beliefs and culture of Clara, so she deals carefully with their communication about Clara’s style of living.

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Cynthia conveys her ideas on wise decision-making to a group of teenagers.

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Sam listens to the story expressed by Lim, and he responds based on how Lim interprets the story.

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Clint recalls his conversation with his sister about having a college degree.

Question 14

Which of the following communicative situations suggests an effective two-way flow of communication?

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Liz asks Jethro for his feedback about the program; Jethro expresses positive comments and gives constructive ideas about it, in which Liz accepts thankfully.

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Mira explains the flow of the program to her colleagues.

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Demi tells the situation she has witnessed to the concerned family member; the family member listens to Demi’s story

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Ray takes a video of him while doing his homemade strawberry jam.

Question 15

What kind of communication barrier do noises from passing cars, loud speakers, and barking dogs belong?

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Physical barrier for it refer to the environmental and natural condition that prevent a person from being heard and understood

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Emotional barrier because such kind of noises irritate people and make them angry.

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Physiological barrier because such noises destruct and limit the human mind to think.

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Attitudinal barrier for producing such noises can be a great way to tell others that they are not liked.

Question 16

Which of the following statements gives the concept of emotional barrier?

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The withholding of thoughts and feelings may influence one’s ability to be understood and to understand others.

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The diverse cultural traditions may interfere mutual understanding.

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The resistance to change may prevent one to find shared meanings.

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The ability to accept explanations may not be processed well by those people who express anger.

Question 17

Which of the following expressions shows Courtesy in communication?

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Lina tells her opinion about politics, and Lui listens and respects Lina’s viewpoints to avoid conflicts during their conversation.

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Clyde expresses her thankfulness for the grand celebration that his family members and circle of friends give him.

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Shane inspires her audience about her accomplishments.

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Jade and Jethro discuss about their vacation plans and consider the places that each of them desires to go.

Question 18

Which of the communicative situations below shows the concept of Correctness in communication?

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You consider grammar to increase the credibility and effectiveness of your message, so your audience would not get confused.

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You use simple and specific words to express your ideas to someone.

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You support your viewpoints with graphical presentation.

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You avoid words that could have multiple meanings and a negative impact on the audience.

Question 19

Which of the following communicative situations shows the avoidance of communication breakdown?

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You use simple words and show pictures to the children who are having difficulty on understanding concepts, for them to have a clearer view of what you tell them.

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You show and describe pictures to the children who are interested to learn.

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You use unfamiliar words to make your audience be impressed with your language.

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You give an example about a certain concept you are talking about.

Question 20

What communicative strategy is applied to this communicative situation: Your friend seeks to know your house address and even the landmark where your house could be easily located at a distance, and your contact information because he or she intends to visit you. You give the necessary information that your friend needs to be able to go to your place.

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Completeness, the needed information of your friend would lead him or her to your house because the address and its landmark and your contact information are properly given.

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Clearness, the requested information is supplied.

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Courtesy, the information is kept confidential.

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Consideration, the essential information such as the house address and the contact information are supplied to your friend

Question 21

What communicative strategy is applied to this communicative situation: You are asked by your parents if you favor having a simple birthday celebration with your circle of friends. You excitedly responded with a yes.

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Conciseness, your response is straight to the point, in which no confusion or other meanings could be drawn by your parents, for your answer truly determines that you favor having a simple birthday party.

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Consideration, your response shows that your parents should give you a simple birthday celebration.

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Correctness, your response is expected by your parents.

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Clearness, your response is simple and specific, and it also fits your expression of excitement.

Question 22

Which of the following communicative situations uses Conciseness in communication to avoid communication breakdown?

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You focus on one idea and present a brief but logical explanation to address your viewpoint clearly and precisely to your listeners, so they will not have multiple interpretations about you.

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You ask your audience for suggestions and recommendations.

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You attempt to give an overview of your speech to other communicators.

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You provide the central message of your talk to the administration, so they will have an idea on the possible contents of your speech.

Question 23

Which of the following communicative situations uses Concreteness in communication to avoid communication breakdown?

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You present your handmade product not only by mentioning how you make it but also by showing the materials you use and the step-by-step process, so that your audience would have a clearer view of your presentation.

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You show actual examples to your listeners.

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You provide feedback to the complaints expressed by other communicators.

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You visualize your successful promotion, and narrate in detail to your family members how your superiors help you to develop your skills to get the promotion you deserve.

Question 24

Which among the communicative settings below utilizes Conciseness in communication to avoid communication breakdown?

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Mr. de Guzman’s explanation of the employees’ benefits was clear and straight to the point.

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Jane corrected the grammar errors found in their research.

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Lester checked if his mom was in good mood before telling her that he failed in the board exam.

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Lilo charged his phone first before calling his grandfather abroad.

Question 25

Determine the most appropriate way of expressing oneself in this scenario: Gladys is asking her mother’s permission to allow her to join her friends on their Boracay trip.

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“Mom, can I join my friends on their Boracay trip?

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“Mom, I’ll join my friends on their Boracay trip. Okay?”

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“Mom, just let me know if I can join my friends on their trip to Boracay.”

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“Mom, I’ll join my friends on their Boracay trip whether you like it or not!”

Question 26

What can you say to comfort a friend who’s crying so hard because she failed the entrance examination of her dream university?

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“You tried your best though you did not pass the exam. Maybe God has better plans for you. Cheer up! Let’s try other universities.”

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“It’s okay. Better luck next time.”

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“Please stop crying. It’s not the end of the world for you. Get up and try other universities.”

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“At least you tried. Maybe you’re just not meant to study at your dream university.”

Question 27

Read the brief essay carefully. Then, answer the question that follows.

Vaccination protects the vaccinated persons and those around them who are vulnerable to the diseases, reducing the risk of diseases spreading among family members, schoolmates or colleagues, friends, neighbors, and other people in the community.

When enough people in a population are immune to an infectious disease, the disease is then unlikely to spread from person to person. This is known as 'community immunity' (also referred to as 'herd immunity').

In this way, vaccines indirectly protect others who are vulnerable to disease. These include babies, children, the elderly, people with weak immune systems, cancer patients, and people who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons.

It means that people who cannot be vaccinated, for instance, because they are too young or allergic to vaccine components, benefit from others being vaccinated, because the disease cannot easily spread in the community.

(Benefits of Vaccination for the Community https://vaccination-info.eu/en/vaccination/benefits-vaccination-community)

Based on the text, how can vaccination benefit the community?

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Vaccination reduces the risk of diseases spreading among the people in the community, especially among those who are not yet vaccinated and are vulnerable to diseases.

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Vaccinated individuals are not any more prone to catching diseases.

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Community immunity protects babies, children, the elderly, cancer patients, and people with weak immune systems.

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The disease cannot spread any more because many people are vaccinated in the community.

Question 28

What is the author’s purpose in writing the essay on the benefits of vaccination for the community?

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The author informs the reader that “community immunity” reduces the risk of diseases spreading among people, especially among those who are vulnerable to disease.

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The author persuades the reader that vaccination is very important and that everyone in the community, young and old, must be vaccinated.

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The author argues about the benefits of vaccination for the people in a community and emphasizes the need for it.

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The author entertains the reader by presenting the positive effects of vaccination to people.

Question 29

Figure out the function of communication expressed in the statement: “You better accomplish all your assignments first before I’ll let you watch your favorite TV show.” (A mother to a daughter)

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Regulation/Control. The mother regulates or controls the behavior or possible doings of her daughter by telling her to finish her assignments first before watching TV.

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Motivation. The mother motivates her daughter to finish her assignments.

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Emotional expression. The mother expresses her feelings to her daughter by stating her conditions on studying and leisure time.

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Information. The mother informs her daughter of the things she must do first before watching TV.

Question 30

Examine the statements below. Assess which of them falls under social interaction in terms of functions of communication.

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A professor to his/her student- “Would like me to assist your group in doing your research paper?

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A doctor to a patient – “Don’t worry too much. The operation will just take less than an hour.”

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A driver to a passenger- “I can drop you off at the bus stop. Next to it is the place you’re looking for.

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A father to his son- “I can buy you the cellphone that you want but I need to see your report card first.”

Question 31

Which of the following concepts gives the purpose of intrapersonal communication?

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Communicating within yourself helps you to reflect about a decision, or to plan about your goals, which would make you perceive the things happening around you.

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Communicating within yourself helps you know yourself more than others.

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Communicating within yourself does not help you to understand varying views.

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Communicating within yourself helps you to assess situations, problems and even possible solutions.

Question 32

Which among the concepts below gives the purpose of interpersonal communication?

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The exchanging of viewpoints between or among communicators could help in building relationships.

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Two or more people interact with one another in varying communicative situations.

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An effective communication happens within one’s self.

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The sharing of common knowledge or experience is a form of communication.

Question 33

Which of the following concepts gives the purpose of mass communication?

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Details are expressed through media such as radio, newspapers, and internet, so many people would hear and see information they need to know.

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Information is spread through traditional and digital media.

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Ideas are conveyed through an online platform.

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Announcements are delivered on a specific day and time to a few persons through a face-to-face interaction.

Question 34

Which of the following communicative situations shows the concept of Public Communication?

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You present your propaganda through visual presentations to different public sectors to have them be more attracted to your sharing of views.

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You provide different strategies about managing a business to a group of students and future entrepreneurs.

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You hand over print-out materials about your business to those people you walk along with.

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You convey your ideas about fashion industry and its related levels.

Question 35

Which of the following communicative situations shows the concept of Mass Communication?

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You appear on the television for an interview, and you conduct yourself accordingly, so your audience will have a good impression about you.

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You communicate within yourself to reflect about your sudden decision about schooling.

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You share on social media your achievements as a practitioner of engineering and your endeavors as you go through success.

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You write an article about getting into politics.

Question 36

Which communicative situation below presents an intrapersonal communication?

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After evaluating the pros and cons of some diet plans yourself, you decided to follow the low carb diet.

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You consulted a dietitian for the best diet plan that you could utilize in order to lose weight.

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You watch diet techniques on Youtube and follow them.

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You listened to a professional dietitian virtually.

Question 37

Which of the following communicative situations shows an effective interpersonal communication?

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You boost the confidence of a young architect by motivating him/her towards his/her work, and the architect shows his/her thankfulness for your encouragement; your communication with him/her moves to a trusting relationship.

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You reflect on own your options and analyze their possible outcomes.

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You express admiration to a young artist by commending his/her skills and by showing positive impression to his/her art.

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You assess the proposal made by a young entrepreneur.

Question 38

Which of the communicative settings below utilizes public communication?

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Election candidates campaigning and presenting their platforms in front of a large crowd.

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A grocery merchandiser answering the queries of the customer about the new product.

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Students actively participating in the class discussion.

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A jeepney barker asking for the passengers’ destinations and payment of fare.

Question 39

Which is an effective way of doing an intrapersonal communication?

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Contemplate quietly, reflect, and evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of the decision you’ll make.

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Talk loudly as you evaluate yourself and your decisions.

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Ask somebody to evaluate your decisions. Do what that person will tell you.

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Post your personal messages for yourself on your social media account.

Question 40

Select the positive restatement for this expression: “You don’t have any family!”

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“You are always loved. A lot of people care for you.”

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“Nobody will accept you for who you are.”

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“Your friends are the only family you have.”

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“Home is where the heart is.”

Question 41

Which is the best positive restatement to this expression: “Whatever you do, you will never achieve your dreams in life.”

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“Keep on trying. Dreams do come true. You just have to persevere and be patient.”

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“Stop trying. Accept the truth. You can never achieve all your dreams in life.”

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“Do not push yourself too much. Things will happen if they are really bound to happen.”

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“Wake up from your impossible dream!”

Question 42

What type of communication context is described in the picture?

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Interpersonal communication. There is an interaction or collaboration among the people.

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Mass communication. A woman in the picture is using a cellphone.

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Public communication. The people are talking in front of their audience

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Intrapersonal communication. Some of the communicators reflect on their actions and behavior toward others.

Question 43

Which picture presents an intrapersonal type of speech context?

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Question 44

What speech style is appropriate for a business proposal presentation in a 5-star hotel?

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The formal style as it uses words that are associated with academic and professional communication.

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The frozen style because it is the most formal communicative style that is often used in respectful situations and other formal occasions.

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The consultative style for both the speaker and the receiver share ideas or express unplanned speech.

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The casual style because it is typically used for personal conversations with friends.

Question 45

Which among the scenarios and the expressions below falls under the intimate style of speech?

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A daughter to a father at home- “Dad, you are an amazing father! Thank you for taking good care of us.”

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A teacher to a student in school -“Hello, dear! How are you?”

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A sales lady to a manager at a department store-“I don’t know what to do with these products. I think it will be better for me to ask for assistance from our store manager.”

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A teacher taking an oath at the Division Office- “I hereby solemnly swear, that I will faithfully discharge to the best of my ability, the duties of my present position and of all others that I may hereafter hold under the Republic of the Philippines.”

Question 46

Efren was called to testify in a court hearing. Before the judge and everyone in the court, he expressed this statement, “I swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. So help me God.” What type of speech style did he use?

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Efren utilized the frozen style for he expressed his statement in a formal, respectful and solemn way. His statement had a fixed form and did not require any feedback from the audience.

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Efren expressed his statement using a formal style since he was in a courtroom. The words he used were associated with professional communication.

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Efren’s speech style was consultative because his statement was unplanned.

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Efren used a casual style in delivering his speech because he was very relaxed when he uttered it in front of the judge and the audience inside the courtroom.

Question 47

Which among the situations asks for a casual speech style in communicating?

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video chats with friends abroad

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a judge giving pronouncements

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a couple talking about their future plans

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a conversation between a parent and a teacher during a Parent-Teacher Conference (PTC)

Question 48

What is suggested behind these utterances of a daughter who just lost her father, “Dad, I miss you so much. How I wish you are still with us right now. If I can just turn back the hands of time, I’ll definitely do it and be reunited with you again.”

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The daughter misses her father so much and wishes to see him and spend time with him again if given the chance.

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The daughter is lonely because of her father’s death.

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The daughter will do anything to be reunited with her father.

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The daughter is full of regrets for not spending time with her father before he died.

Question 49

What communicative situation is being presented in the picture below?

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gossiping about someone

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thanking someone

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feeling sorry about someone

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disagreeing someone’s idea

Question 50

“Please clean the room before dismissal time,” says Ms. Santos. How should her students respond to her statement?

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The students should clean the room before going home.

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The students should clean the room after recess time.

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The students should wait until dismissal time before leaving the room.

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The students should sweep the floor right away.

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