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DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT IN ORAL COMMUNICATION

Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. In Schramm’s model of communication it refers to everything that makes a person unique.
a. Personality b. field of experience c. physical setting d. feedback
2. According to Eugene White, communication is ______________ and ________________, without beginning
or end.
a. Important and timely c. complicated and expensive
b. Exclusive and habitual d. circular and continuous
3. He is considered the Father of Communication and concerned with the concept that explains why
communication breakdown occurs.
a. Eugene White b. Claude Shannon c. Aristotle d. Wilbur Schramm
4. Which of the following instances of communication is a Social Interaction?
a. A TV anchor delivering a flash report.
b. The mother is preparing lunch for the family.
c. The janitor tells the students to move away from the area of the corridor he is cleaning.
d. A group of girls discussing about the theme of the party they are organizing.
5. In what way patience is observed in an effective communication skill?
a. By remaining focused on what people are trying to communicate will show them that you are
indeed open to assisting with their issues.
b. By making eye contact with the Receiver.
c. By not displaying nervous ticks such as wringing hands, picking at your nails, or anything that
the person communicating with you will view as a distraction from their conversation.
d. By not expecting someone to just “know” what you are saying, even if it is crystal clear in your
own mind.
6. Which of the following statement is FALSE?
a. People do not communicate in just one way, using only one method.
b. We interact based on a specific Speech Context.
c. Intrapersonal Communication involves more than one person.
d. A different Communicative Strategy that leads to effective Communication is needed for every
situation.
7. In what instance Intrapersonal Communication is being manifested?
a. a midnight conversation with a friend.
b. Speaking in front of Senior High School students.
c. Writing in your diary.
d. Making a remark about a topic in class.
8. Why is Facial Expression vital to the communication process?
a. It boosts the Speaker’s self-confidence.
b. It shows how powerful a person is.
c. It is used to control the flow of communication.
d. It will be the Listener’s gauge as to whether the Speaker is sincere and serious.
9. Complete the statement “ Tones and voices must match the content of the Message ___________.”
a. so that purpose will be emphasized c. if the Message is to be understood at all
b. to reinforce the message to the audience d. for better understanding
10. In communication, it is important to pay attention to non-verbal cues such as gestures and facial
expressions in order to:
a. Impress or intimidate people engaged in the conversation.
b. Be mindful and sensitive to the other person’s interest to the conversation.
c. Keep the conversation on track
11. Paralanguage is about what something is being said.
a. True b. False
12. Proxemics or the use of touch provides us with the idea about how close or how far people are
from the center of power or where a person is in the social ladder.
a. True b. False
13. The word “communication” is derived from the Greek verb “communicare.”
a. True b. False
14. A misunderstanding may happen when words contradict actions.
a. True b. False
15. All Communication, whatever the Speech Context, has to have a purpose.
a. True b. False
16. The given situation, surroundings, or circumstances in communication.
a. Speech acts b. Communicative strategy c. Speech context d. Speech style
17. One person is both the communicator and receiver of the message
a. Locutionary b. Illocutionary c. Perlocutionary d. Intrapersonal level
18. This is meant to elicit a response from the listener and aims to change feelings,
thoughts, or actions of the listener.
a. Locutionary b. Illocutionary c. Perlocutionary d. Intrapersonal level
19. This is a strategy in keeping the interaction going by asking questions and eliciting a
response.
a. Nomination b. Restriction c. Turn-taking d. Topic control
20. Overcoming communication breakdown to send more comprehensible messages.
a. Repair b. Termination c. Topic shifting d. Recasting
21. Using verbal and non-verbal signals to end the interaction.
a. Repair b. Termination c. Topic shifting d. Recasting
22. A situation where there is only one speaker talking to a group of listeners, or audience.
a. Public communication b. Impromptu c. Extemporaneous d. Persuasive
23. A type of speech with the purpose to change the mind, beliefs, and attitudes of the audience about
a certain topic which is usually controversial.
a. Public communication b. Impromptu c. Extemporaneous d. Persuasive
24. A type of speech that provides information history, theories, and practical application that the
listener may have or may not have knowledge about.
a. Expository/Informative speech b. Entertaining speech
c. Memorized d. Reading /Speaking from a manuscript
25. In this type of speech, the speaker memorizes the full speech beforehand.
a. Expository/Informative speech b. Entertaining speech
c. Memorized d. Reading /Speaking from a manuscript
26. The speaker’s ability to “own” the stage and being able to fill the space and project his/her
personality to the audience.
a. Articulation b. Modulation c. Stage Presence d. Audience rapport
27. The capability to adjust or manipulate the resonance and timbre of one’s vocal tone.
a. Articulation b. Modulation c. Stage Presence d. Audience rapport
28. The ability to analyze the audience to connect with them at a deeper level.
a. Articulation b. Modulation c. Stage Presence d. Audience rapport
29. This is characterized by being nervous on stage and lacking confidence to deliver the message.
a. Thinking on one’s feet b. Stage fright c. Repeating d. Facial Expressions & gestures
30. These are nonverbal forms of communication that reinforces, clarifies, and complements the
message of the speech.
a. Thinking on one’s feet b. Stage fright c. Repeating d. Facial Expressions & gestures

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