Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Division of Ilocos Sur
NARVACAN NATIONAL CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Zone IV Paratong, Narvacan, Ilocos Sur

ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT

2nd QUARTER EXAMINATION

SY 2024-2025

NAME: ___________ SCORE: ____

STRAND/SECTION: _________________ DATE: ____

Multiple Choices Test: Read very carefully each item. Write the letter of your answer on the space provided before
each number.

_____1. “I think you misunderstood his point. He actually means the other way around.”
What type of communicative strategy can be observed in the statement?
A. nomination B. repair C. restriction D. termination

_____2. What communicative strategy is used in the given statement below:

“Have you heard the news about the latest achievement of our government?”
A. nomination B. repair C. restriction D. termination

_____3. You have observed that everybody from your team is talking simultaneously. What will you say to correct
this?
A. “Can we talk one after the other? We can’t understand each other if we continue to talk at the same time.”
B. "I'm sorry, could you repeat your question please? I didn't hear it quite clearly. Thanks"
C. "That's it for today's topic, I’ll see you next week."
D. "Hey! How are you? How's the weather up there?"

_____4. What communicative strategy refers to any limitation you may have set as a speaker?
A. nomination B. repair C. restriction D. termination

_____5. Ana commented,” I think the issue here is how to settle the problem between Paul and Peter, not about who
is to be blamed for”? In the situation which from the choices best describe the scenario?
A. termination B. topic control C. topic shifting D. turn-taking

_____6. One of the considerations in any speech context, speech style, speech act, and communicative strategy is
The message. “Have you heard of the news about the latest achievement of our government”? Which from the
given choices would mean the message of the speaker based from the question?
A. Halloween treat or trick craze is in town.
B. Today is the first day of school, welcome back learners!
C. The guidance counselor called up the learners for a conference.
D. The buy bust operations have tapped down billions of shabu laboratories.

_____7. The speaker should be particular of his role and responsibility as he delivers the message. From the list
which one refers to the statement?
A. Check the venue of the speaking engagement one hour before the delivery.
B. Set the mood of the audience and see to it that eye contact is establish.
C. Hold the manuscript in front of the audience with nervousness.
D. Practice in front of the mirror.

_____8. Teacher Sarah was discussing about the ecosystem when Alfonso interrupted and shared what he had seen
in a documentary. As the assigned speaker, what should the teacher do to repair this violation?
A. Thank him for sharing then ask him to leave.
B. Thank him for sharing then return to the main topic.
C. Thank him for sharing and tell him to stop being a know it all.
D. Thank him for sharing then remind him to see her at the guidance office.

_____9. Which of the following statements is the speaker making a commitment?

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 A. “I am in love and I am happy.”
B. “I checked her Facebook profile yesterday.”
C. “I promise to love you for better or for worse.”
D. “I think following my suggestion will get us a high grade.”

_____10. Which of the following is affected when there is a shift in communicative setting?
A. delivery, duration, language form C. articulation, modulation, voice
B. props and visual aids D. machineries and venue

_____11. What do you think does the speaker mean when he says, “Can you open the door?”
A. The speaker wants to know if I have the ability to open the door.
B. The speaker is requesting me to open the door.
C. The speaker is asking me a question.
D. The speaker doesn’t make sense.

_____12. You and your friend who has a fever enter your room. She shivers and tells you, “It’s cold in here!” How
would you interpret what she said?
A. She feels cold.
B. She does not feel well because of the cold.
C. She is complimenting the temperature in my room.
D. She wants me to increase the temperature in the room.

_____13. How does a shift in speech context, speech style, speech act, and communicative strategy affect the
language form, duration of interaction, relationship of speaker, role and responsibilities of the speaker,
message, and delivery?
A. It only affects the role of the speaker
A. It has no impact on any aspect of communication
B. It changes the message but not the speaker's responsibilities
C. It influences the way language is used, the length of the conversation, the connection between the
speakers, the duties of the speaker, the content of the message, and how the message is conveyed.

_____14. How do different communicative strategies impact the relationship between speakers in a conversation?
A. They always lead to a positive outcome
B. They only affect the duration of the interaction
C. They have no effect on the relationship between speakers
D. They can either strengthen or weaken the bond between speakers depending on how effectively they are
employed.

_____15. How does a shift in communicative strategy affect the language form used in a conversation?
A. It has no impact on the language form
B. It always leads to confusion in language usage
C. It only affects the grammar but not the vocabulary
D. It influences the way language is structured, the choice of words, and the overall linguistic expression based
on the strategy employed.

_____16. How does a shift in speech context affect the delivery of a message in a conversation?
A. It can change the tone, formality, and setting in which the message is communicated, influencing how it is
received by the listener.
B. It always leads to confusion in the message
C. It has no impact on the message delivery
D. It only affects the volume of the speaker

_____17. Which of the following statements about speech delivery is true?

A. Public speaking is a talent and cannot be learned.
B. Speech delivery is about pronouncing words perfectly.
C. Good delivery lies in the intellectual words used in the speech.
D. Effective speech delivery means connecting with the audience and communicating the message.

_____18. During the Question-and-Answer question of the Miss Universe Competition, the candidate is looking at
the floor or sometimes on the ceiling. She is mumbling and cannot look at the audience. What is the candidate
experiencing during that time?
A. stage confidence B. stage fright C. stage heart D. stage presence

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_____19. Which of the following is an effective speech delivery technique?
A. Pause to emphasize words. C. Rarely look the audience in the eye.
B. Always be formal and serious. D. Use filler words to avoid dead air.

_____20. Which of the following components of speech writing requires you to look into the profile of your target
audience?
A. audience analysis B. audience evaluation C. data gathering D. selecting a topic

_____21. Leslie did a great job during her campaign for SSG president. She was able to adjust her voice according
to the number of students in the classrooms that they went in to campaign. What principle of speech delivery
was shown?
A. duration B. facial expression B. modulation D. stage presence

_____22. Mrs. Santos was known for her soft modulated voice, especially when she was discussing a lesson to her
class. Aside from this, she was also known to be religious, so she was asked to deliver a speech for one of their
empowering activities. What should she do beforehand?
A. Check her voice in the microphone to know whether it is audible enough.
B. Check the venue before the scheduled speech and arrive hours earlier in the venue.
C. Ask the organizers about the estimated number of audience so she can adjust to her delivery.
D. Avoid gripping the edges of the podium with both hands and avoid hiding them behind the podium.

_____23. What is the purpose of an informative speech?

A. A speech where the speaker has a goal of convincing the audience to accept his or her point of view.
B. A fact-based speech intended to teach the audience about a specific topic.
C. It is an attempt or effort to entertain.
D. It is just like a persuasive speech.

_____24. What is the purpose of using a personal story to begin your speech?
A. Help the audience make a connection with you and the topic.
B. It will make a gap between the speaker and the audience.
C. There is no reason to use a personal story.
D. It gives some sort of entertainment.

_____25. What three parts make up a thesis statement?

A. topic sentence, introduction, and conclusion
B. introduction, a quote or paraphrase, and conclusion
C. why I chose the topic, why it is a great topic, my personal connection to the topic
D. identification of topic/focus, the purpose/claim, and at least 3 subtopics/supporting points

_____26. You are planning to write a speech regarding video games. Which of the following should be your thesis
statement?
A. Violent video games are harmful for young people to play.
B. Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.
C. Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.
D. Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because it promotes a sedentary lifestyle,
encourages violence, and can cause children to become desensitized to death.

_____27. These are specific words or phrases used by a certain individual or group which are difficult for others to
understand.
A. cliches B. idioms C. jargons D. slangs

_____28. First and foremost, I plan to provide the new legislation that will encourage the development of our country in
the future, not only to assure meeting of the needs today. In particular, it will be useful to establish new funding
of the public schools in the USA. Therefore, the existing taxes should be re-channeled from the other areas to
the American education system.
What is the purpose of this speech?
A. demonstrate B. entertain C. inform D. persuade

_____29. What is the purpose of an informative speech?

A. change the preference of the listeners C. change the minds of the listeners
B. provides a clear understanding of a concept D. make you feel lighthearted

_____30. Which of the following is a good topic for persuasive speech?

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 A. Community service should be required for teens C. last day at school
B. how to make leche flan D. my most embarrassing moment

_____31. What type of speech influences the thoughts, feelings and actions of the audience?
A. entertainment B. informative C. manuscript D. persuasive

_____32. We are seven and a half months into the COVID-19 pandemic and, sadly, infections and deaths are
accelerating in many parts of the world. There are now more than 21.5 million confirmed cases and over 760
000 people have died—each one an individual tragedy for their family and community. In our Region, while the
number of cases reported has been much smaller than other parts of the world, each country is facing a
different situation.
What is the purpose of this speech?
A. demonstrate B. entertain C. inform D. persuade

_____33. On what part of your speech should you grab the attention of your audience?
A. body B. conclusion C. introduction D. summary

_____34. Which of the following is an example of an informative speech?

A. toast at a wedding C. morning announcement
B. inspirational video D. explanation why uniforms should be banned

_____35. What is this text trying to persuade you to do?

“Clear your debts fast! Do you owe more money than you are making? Do you have lots of different
debts? It’s quick and easy to apply and you could get the money within just 2 days! Yes, that’s right 2 days, so
why waste time. So, if you want to clear your debts, make home improvements, go on a holiday or just buy
something you’ve always wanted call us now on 0900 7895 2369.”
A. buy something you’ve always wanted C. make some home improvements
B. take out a loan with the advertising loan company D. go on holiday

_____36. Which of the following is an advantage of manuscript speech?

A. might forget your speech C. eye contact will help keep audience engaged
B. may be uninteresting or boring. D. it may sound memorized or rehearsed

_____37. Which of the following is the most essential tip in memorizing a speech?
A. Remember the difficult words C. Memorize every word
B. Understand the main ideas by heart D. Memorize only the major details

_____38. Is the use of “fillers” in a speech part of a competent delivery?

A. Yes, because no one is perfect in delivering every single detail of a speech.
B. No, because they distract the listeners and convey nothing about the speech.
C. Yes, because they add excitement to the speech.
D. No, because fillers are language no one understands.

_____39. Which one of the following statements is true?

A. You should never plan a gesture.
B. When you walk to the lectern, start speaking immediately.
C. You should always have a happy expression on your face.
D. You can use physical movement, such as walking, to emphasize a transition from one point of your speech
to another.

_____40. What should you bring on stage to keep your voice natural and take pauses if needed?
A. coffee B. juice C. soda D. water

_____41. What will you do if you feel nervous and your voice becomes shaky?
A. Pause and talk faster. C. Look at your audience for long period of time.
B. Pause and take a deep breath. D. Walk down from the stage.

_____42. Which of the following scenarios would be considered extemporaneous speaking?

A. You are asked to speak at an event at the end of the month for a charity.
B. You are asked to be the keynote speaker at the local club's banquet next week.
C. You are a replacement for a speaker at an event and only have 20 minutes to prepare
D. You are speaking at a local art festival in a couple of days, but were not given a specific topic.

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_____43. Which of the following scenarios is an example of plagiarism?
A. copying words from a website and not citing the source because websites are public domain
B. paraphrasing the words in a published document and citing the appropriate source
C. summarizing the ideas of a document and citing the appropriate source
D. using a direct quotation from a document and citing the source

_____44. How will you define informative speech and a persuasive speech?
A. Informative speech provides information, while persuasive speech aims to persuade
B. Informative speech aims to persuade, while persuasive speech provides information
C. There is no difference between informative and persuasive speeches
D. Informative speech and persuasive speech have the same goal

_____45. What is the disadvantage of a manuscript speech?

A. The speaker relies solely on memory
B. The speech is delivered without any formal preparation
C. The speaker cannot react or respond to the audience's questions
D. The speaker focuses more on reading the script than looking at the audience

_____46. In speech, what does it mean to have a good posture?

A. doesn’t use hand gestures of any kind
B. stands still and never changes position
C. often leans forward onto the podium
D. creates an impression of confidence and authority

_____47. 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. informative C. memorized D. persuasive

_____48. Which of the following is the main function of a microphone?

A. clarify the pronunciation of words C. catch the attention of the audience
B. clarify the enunciation of words D. make your voice louder

_____49. Mr. Santos, a graduate of Narvacan National High School, was invited as a guest speaker in the
Family Day Program prepared by the SHS students. In his speech, he inserts jokes in order to make it
interesting but it is ineffective. If a joke does not work, what would you do?
A. The speaker should retell the joke.
B. The speaker should substitute another joke.
C. The speaker should continue with his speech.
D. The speaker should apologize to the audience.

_____50. Why will practicing a speech several times before presenting it likely lower your anxiety levels?
A. You will be able to give the speech faster and therefore have less time on stage to be anxious.
B. The people who hear you practice won't come so the audience will be smaller.
C. Practice makes perfect and, therefore, your speech will be perfect.
D. You will become more comfortable with the flow of the speech.

Prepared by: Approved:

GREGIE S. PAULO JOSEFINA S. DE PERALTA, EdD

Subject Teacher School Principal IV

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