Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region VI- Western Visayas
Division of Antique
GUINTAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Guintas, Hamtic, Antique
Midterm Examination in Oral Communication
I.Multiple Choice. Read each statement carefully and identify what it describes. Write the letter of the
correct answer.
1. The following statement describes communication except:
a. It is a process of sharing and conveying messages or information from one person to another
b. It is always a face to face interaction only.
c. It is used within and across channels, contexts, media and cultures
d. It can be expressed through actions or words.
2. The following are the reasons why there is a breakdown in communication except:
a. information overload c. noise
b. readiness d. complexity
3. Which of these must be avoided for effective communication?
a. Sharing of activity c. ambiguity
b. Listening d. politeness
For Nos. 4-6, identify what function of communication it suggests.
a. Control b. Social Interaction c. Information Dissemination d. Motivation
4. Leslee’s performance was about to start when Maggie hugged her.
5. The teacher reminded the students about proper behaviour.
6. Kyla and her friends have a conversation.
For Nos. 7-8, identify the speaker’s purpose in the following sentences.
a. To inform b. to persuade c. to entertain d. to motivate
7. a talk about Drug Addiction
8. a testimony on how a beggar became a licensed doctor
9. Which of the following statements suggests the use of non- verbal cues to achieve his purpose?
a. thanking a person
b. giving an advice to your friend
c. tapping the shoulder of your friend who won a gold medal
d. stating your point
10. The following sentences show the use of verbal cues except:
a. stating your point
b. crossed fingers after song performance
c. presiding a meeting
d. leading a prayer
For Nos. 11-15. Read each item and identify what type of speech context it suggests. Select your
answer from the given choices.
a. intrapersonal b. interpersonal c. public speaking d. mass communication
11. group study
12. delivering a speech
13. news reporting
14. pair sharing
15. meditating
For Nos. 16-21. Read each item and distinguish type of speech style it suggests. Select your answer
from the given choices.
a. intimate b. casual c. consultative d. formal e. frozen
16. hosting a school program
17. having an appointment with a lawyer
18. sharing about childhood memories with friends
19. reciting Panatang Makabayan
20. a couple having a date
21. talking to a superior
For Nos. 22-24. Tell what type of speech act it describes. Select your answer from the given choices.
a. Locutionary b. Illocutionary c. Perlocutionary d. Performatives
22. “Could you pass me the mashed potato please”, Eric requested. Anna handed him the bowl.
23. “What?”, Nin uttered.
24. “ I promise to do better next time.”
For Nos. 25-35. The following statements display bias/ insensitivity. Identify the group/ element
being misinterpreted. Select your answer from the choices below.
a. Gender b. Social Status C. Age d. Religion e. Culture
25. “Each employee must wear his ID at all times.”
26. “You won’t understand if I explain; you’re much too young.”
27. “Japanese people are so rigid and stoic.”
28. “Don’t buy those shades; only low-class people wear those.”
29. “Lolo, this is an iPhone. ‘i-Phone.’ It is a very complicated device, but I’ll explain it simply to you. It is used
to talk to people from other places.
30. “Guys who wear pink are gays.”
31. “My belief is the absolute truth. Other religions simply got it wrong.”
32. “Manang, let’s go, I’ll treat you, I bet you haven’t eaten sushi your entire life.”
33. “Do not seat on those chairs. Those are only intended for the VIP’s.
34. “Do not join in our conversation, you are still a child.”
35. “Believe me, the program will start late. Filipino time is always practiced here.”
For nos. 36-37
Martha and Mary were identical twin sisters in our high school class. They didn’t dress identically, but
they did share and exchange clothes, so it could be difficult to tell them apart without observing their
behavior or conversing with them. As identical as they looked, they had quite different personalities. While
both were soft-spoken, Martha would sometimes volunteer information or an experience relevant to the
subject in class, while Mary never did. Martha was more social and outgoing. She both enjoyed and was
serious about acting, and appeared in several school plays. Mary was more retiring, preferring reading,
knitting, and listening to music. While they were very pretty, the twins did not date, but for different reasons.
Martha had such high standards that no boy in high school was acceptable, and she preferred to wait for
the greater variety of choices she would find in college. Mary, on the other hand, was too shy to talk to boys
much in high school. College life helped her gain social confidence.
36. What is the primary purpose of this passage?
A. To compare and contrast the personalities of twin sisters
B. To chronicle the developmental growth of identical twins
C. To describe vividly so readers feel they know both sisters
D. To support the argument that nature outweighs nurture
37. The line, “it could be difficult to tell them apart without observing their behavior or conversing with them”,
means:
a. it is hard to separate them c. they differ in behavior and voice
b. they are very similar d. they differ in manner of dressing-up
II. A. TRUE/FALSE. Analyze each statement. If the statement is correct write True and False if otherwise.
1. It is better to use simple and specific words when communicating.
2. When communicating, your words should bear emotions.
3. The speaker has the freedom to talk any topic of his/her interest.
4. It is important that in a communication process, the receiver should have everything he/she needs in
order to respond properly.
5. During the defense stage, an individual view that his/her culture is superior or inferior.
6. Opening one’s self to world views and taking in new perspective happens during accepted.
7. On the process of minimization, the individual focuses on the universality of ideas.
8. Appreciating significant cultural diversity in behaviours and values occurs during the adaptation stage.
II. B. Read each item and tell what type of communicative strategy it suggests. Select your answer from the
given choices.
nomination restriction turn-taking topic control topic shifting repair termination
1. “Let us talk about operating system.”
2. “What is your opinion regarding that?”
3. “How are you doing?”
4. “I would love to spend more time with you but I have a trip to catch.”
5. “Can you please repeat the question?”
6. “Please let me finish first.”
7. “Can we just focus on the positive side of politics?”
8. “Speaking of books, I have good news.”
9. “Mr. Speaker, may I speak?”
III. EXPLANATION. Explain the process of communication in the following models. Write your answer on your
paper.
1. Shannon-Weaver Model (1 pt)
2. Transactional Model ( 1pt)
3. Differentiate the two models using the Venn Diagram.(2points)
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“The most important thing in communication is hearing what isn’t said.”- Peter Drucker
Good luck!
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