CONFIDENTIAL

FINAL EXAMINATION SAMPLE QUESTION

SET 1
COURSE

ENGLISH FOR ORAL COMMUNICATION

CODE

OUMH1303

DURATION

1 HOUR

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

1. This question paper is set in English. ANSWER in ENGLISH ONLY.

2. This question paper consists of THREE Parts - PART A, PART B and PART C. Read
CAREFULLY the instructions for each PART.

3. Write your answers in the Answer Booklet provided.

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PART A

INSTRUCTIONS

Part A contains TEN questions. Answer ALL questions.

QUESTIONS

1.

Marks

Camp & Satterwhite (2002) say that there are four main purposes in
communication. Explain these FOUR main purposes.
(6)

2.

How can you determine if what a person is saying is a Fact and Opinion?
Define and provide example for both.
(6)

3.

Emotive language reveals a speakers attitude towards a certain subject

and persuades the listener to feel the same. Underline SIX emotive words
below:

"Amazing three-bedroom bungalow located on the edge of the city with a

scenic view of the sea. Spacious sitting room, contemporary and luxurious
kitchen and exquisite tiled porch."
(6)

4.

Give THREE benefits of active listening.

(6)

5.

A speech can be divided into three parts. Name ALL and explain.
(6)

6.

List FOUR useful phrases you can use to politely express disagreement.
(6)

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7.

Negotiation is a way of resolving differences of opinion between people.

(a)

How would you respond that you DISAGREE with, if your

objective is to negotiate for a win-win situation?
I think we should ensure that only the best students who can
afford the fees are accepted into our college.

(b)

Two of your friends are arguing about how best to solve a problem.
You want them to negotiate rather than fight. What would you say
to them?
(6)

8.

In social interactions, people usually take turns to speak. List FOUR

phrases that can be used to signal your wish to speak.
(6)

9.

Visual aids are important in any presentation. Why is it so?

(6)

10.

Differentiate the TWO sounds in English / hit / and / heat / and explain
how it affect communication.
(6)

END OF QUESTION PAPER