SECOND PERIODICAL EXAM IN ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT GRADE 11

1. What language form do we usually use when we are talking with the people in authority?

a. Intimate  b. Formal  c. Colloquial  d. Casual

By average, which of the following interactions last longer?

a. interaction between a pet owner and his/her pet

b. interaction between students and teacher

c. interaction between parents and their children

d. interaction between friends

When there is a shift in communicative setting, there is also a shift communicative strategy. Which of the following elements varies when communicative situation changes?

a. duration of interaction

b. language form

c. delivery

d. all of the above

4. Which of the following principles of effective speech writing you should consider in making speech?

a. grammatical correctness

b. logical organization

c. word choice

d. all of the above

5. Articulation is the control of the voice to produce clear and distinct sounds in speech. If your

articulation is good,_______________.

a. you speak confidently         b. you speak with the right speed

c. you speak wordsclearly      d. you speak in a modulatedvoice

6. Voice modulationrefers to pitch or the volume of your voice. When you are asked to play the

role of a jolly person ina role play, how will you sound properly?

a. Your voice should below and slow.           b. Your voice should be in high pitch but relaxed.

c. Your voice should be soft and relaxed.      d. Your voice should be in high pitch and a bit loud.

7. As a speaker, you needto build rapport to the audience. How will you build rapport to the

audience?

a. Show your audiencethat you are well prepared in your speech.   

b. Give your audience a stern look.

c. Crack jokes from beginning to end.          

d. Find ways on how your audience can relate to you as you speak.

8. It deals with the length of time wherein you as a speaker and another listener influences each other.  a. Delivery       b. Relationship of Speaker      c. Message      d. Duration of Interaction

9. Which from the following statements or expressions show the concept of a persuasive speech?

a. "If you do not want to miss the promo, I encourage you to avail the discounted price by

buying these items today.”

b. "This team is a family to me. I enjoy the closeness and connection between and among us."

c. "If you do not want to miss the promo, I encourage you to avail the discounted price by

buying these items today.”

d. “The guidelines on getting an appointment are posted already. The guidelines aim to serve

our clients better.”

10. Which from the following statements or expressions show the concept of an informative

speech?

a. "If you do not want to miss the promo, I encourage you to avail the discounted price by

buying these items today.”

b. "This team is a family to me. I enjoy the closeness and connection between and among us."

c. “I urge you to continue your education. Know your priorities. Act until you have your

strength.”

d. “The guidelines on getting an appointment are posted already. The guidelines aim to serve

our clients better.”

11. Which statement shows appropriate shifting in communication?

a. The speaker shared a long story of his life before giving an introduction to his topic

b. The technician keeps on using acronyms and jargons while discussing the steps on

computer servicing.

c. The student whispered to her teacher to make the next quiz easier.

d. The speaker suddenly threw out a joke while remembering the funny moments he had

before.

12. You approached a group of out-of-school youth by standing in front of a store. You conversed with them by sharing your favorite pick-up lines.

a. Divergence              b.Convergence           c. Covert Prestige        d. Overt Prestige

13. You are waiting in a park when a three-year old girl sits on a bench with you. You found the

kid so cute and made some baby talk with her.

a. Emotion                   b.Overt prestige         c. Register                   d. Vernacular

14. Which is NOT true about the shift in speech?

a. Listeners can easily relate to a topic that they have experienced.

b. Listeners expect to find pleasure and delight in an entertainment speech

c. Listeners can better analyze and connect the ideas if the speaker speaks too fast.

d. Listeners pay attention to topics which they find useful and profitable.

15. Different regions have different accent which could be hard to understand

a. Language form        b. Duration of Interaction       c. Speaker’s Relationship        d. Message