NAGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Naga, Tiwi, Albay

S.Y. 2023-2024
PRE-TEST IN ORAL COMMUNICATION GRADE 11

Name _________________________ Grade & Sec ________________ Date ___________

Directions: Choose the letter that corresponds to your answer. Use separate sheet of paper.

1. The following statements characterize the nature of communication EXCEPT:

A. Communication is a process. B. Communication is only face-to-face.
C. Communication is either written or spoken. D. Communication is between the speaker and the receiver.
2. This is the kind of communication that uses symbols that have universal meaning for all involved in the process.
A. business communication B. nonverbal communication C. silent communication D. verbal communication
3. The following are situations showing Verbal Communication EXCEPT:
A. Luke winked at Monica. B. Andrew delivered a speech in front of the class. C. Lucy called her father
through her cellular phone. D. Mark wrote an excuse letter to his teacher for being absent yesterday.
4. What is the type of communication is used in this situation: The teacher discussed the lesson to the class again for
remediation purposes?
A. business communication B. nonverbal communication C. silent communication D. verbal communication
5. Which among the following is an example of a pure nonverbal communication?
A. Rita reads to the class. B. Mark finally wrote his letter of resignation.
C. The child waves to his father for attention. D. The man shouted insulting words to the
driver.
6. What is that type of noise that stems from the body?
A. physical B. physiological C. psychological D. semantic
7. Andrew and Mary discussed via google meet their plans for their upcoming webinar. In the sample communication
situation, what is the channel used?
A. Andrew B. five senses C. google meet D. webinar
8. Andrew created the link for the google meet and logged in to meet Mary. As soon as Mary logged in, Andrew laid out
his plans for their upcoming webinar. Who is the source of the message?
A. Andrew B. Google meet C. Laptop D. Mary
9. This refers to the reactions, responses, or information provided by the receiver.
A. channel B. feedback C. message D. noise
10. This is the process of converting the message into words, actions, or other forms that the speaker understands.
A. decoding B. encoding C. receiving D. speakin

Match Column A with Column B. Write your answer before each item.
Column A Column B
______11. Speaker a. the message sent by the sender to the receiver
______12. Speech b. the situation where the speech happened
______13. Occasion c. the influence created to the receiver
______14. Audience d. prepares the speech and analyzes his audience
______15. Effect e. they are passive and influenced by the speech

_____16. Which of the following situations is an example of dyad communication?

A. You provided comfort to a friend who was feeling down. B. You delivered a graduation speech during your
graduation exercises. C. You are brainstorming with your group mates about an assigned task.
D. You are a student journalist articulating your stand on a current issue through the school’s newspaper.
_____17. Which of the following is NOT a type of group discussion?
A. Debate C. Oration B. Lecture D. Panel discussion
_____18. Which of the following intrapersonal communication is an internal discourse level?
A. Day dreaming B. Diary C. Reading aloud D. Rehearsing for a play
_____19. Which of the following statements is NOT factual?
A. In public communication, unlike in interpersonal dyad and small group, the channels are more engaged.
B. Interpersonal centers in one person where the speaker acts both as the sender and the receiver of the message.
C. Interpersonal refers to communication between and among people and establishes personal relationship
between and among them.
D. Public communication type refers to communication that requires you to deliver or send the message before or
in front of a crowd.
 _____20. Which of the following situations DOES NOT exhibit interpersonal communication?
A. Talking to a stranger B. Talking to a superior C. Talking to a counsellor D. Talking to oneself
in front of a mirror
_____21. Which of the following situations is an example of interpersonal communication?
A. Reading a diary B. Practicing for a skit C. Reading a newspaper D. Internalizing a role in a skit 2
_____22. Which of the following does not form part of intrapersonal communication?
A. External discourse B. Internal Discourse C. Solo vocal D. Solo written
_____23. What type of speech context refers to communication that takes place through television, radio, newspaper,
magazines, books, billboards, internet and other types of media?
A. Interpersonal B. Intrapersonal C. Mass Communication D. Public Communication
_____24. What is the correct interpretation of the statement, “communication is a process?”
A. Communication is ongoing and continuous B. Communication is similar to motion pictures
C. Communication has a beginning and an end D. Communication consists of unconnected and separate acts.
_____25.Which of the following is NOT a speech context?
A. Dyad Communication B. Interpersonal Communication C. Long story Communication
D. Mass Communication
_____26. Leading a prayer before meal is an example of
A. Formal B. Frozen C. Intimate
_____27. The following situations use formal speech style except:
A. Lord’s Prayer B. Pronouncement by judges C. Sermons by priests
_____28. Jargon, slang or the vernacular language are not acceptable in the casual style.
A. True B. False
_____29. The language used in this style may not be shared in public.
A. Casual B. Consultative C. Intimate
_____30. This style remains unchanged and mostly occurs in ceremonies.
A. Casual B. Consultative C. Frozen

Match Column A with Column B. Write your answer before each item.

Column A Column B
A. A type of language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as very
__________31. Jargon informal, are more common in speech than in writing, and are typically restricted to a
particular context or group of people.
__________32. Casual B. A talk on a religious or moral subject, especially one given during a church service
and based on a passage from the Bible.
__________33.Consultativ C. It is done in accordance with rules of convention or etiquette; suitable for or
constituting an official or important situation or occasion.
D. These are special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or
e __________34. Slang
group and are difficult for others to understand.
E. It is relaxed and unconcerned.
__________35. Sermons F. This is intended to give professional advice or recommendations

36.This type of speech challenges the speaker’s ability to organize ideas and deliver effectively in a very short period.
A. Impromptu B. Informative D. Persuasive
37. This type of speech requires you to commit the speech to memory.
A. Extemporaneous B. Manuscript C. Memorized
38. Unlike memorized or manuscript speeches which are delivered word-for-word, this type of speech is delivered with
the help of short notes and a clear outline.
A. Extemporaneous B. Manuscript C. Memorized
39. The purpose of this speech is not to educate, inform, or inspire because the primary goal is to make the audience relax,
enjoy, and even laugh.
A. Entertainment B. Impromptu C. Informative
40. Your argument in persuasive speech should be more important, practical, and
A. Brief B. Feasible C. Researchable

“Learning is a treasure that will follow its

owner everywhere.”

Prepared by:
A.C Corullo