QUIZ 1

1. It is anything that prevents you from receiving and understanding the messages that others
convey._____
A. Communication breakdown B. All of these choices C. Communication barrier D.
Communication competence
2. Lorence pats the back of his friend. Patting someone’s back is what form of communication? ______
A. Written B. Verbal C. Non Verbal D. None of these choices
3. It is the idea or concept that the sender delivers to the receiver or listener._____
A. Idea B. Points C. Context D. Message
4. Jargon is an example of ________._____
A. Physiological noise B. Physical noise C. Psychological noise D.
Semantic noise
5. It is the process of conveying information between two or more people._____
A. listening B. Communication C. Verbal Codes D. Reading

QUIZ 2

6. It can be a barrier to effective communication because it hinders the receiver to completely comprehend
the message of the speaker. _____
A. Context B. Noise C. Feedback D. Channel
7. Hearing problem is an example of ___________. _____
A. Physiological noise B. Physical noise C. Semantic noise D. Psychological noise
8. Pertain to the manner in which the facial muscles are set to indicate feelings, emotions or
attitudes._____
A. Facial Expressions B. Gestures C. Oculesics D. Postures
9. It is the sending and receiving of message across languages and cultures._____
A. Socio-cultural competence B. Intercultural communication C. Sociolinguistic D.
Intercultural competence
10. Which of the following is an example of regulation? _____
A. A teacher gives the students an assignment
B. All of these choices
C. A janitor tells the student to move away from the area where he is cleaning
D. A mother who tells her child to wash the dishes
11. Barriers to communication that may result from personality conflicts, poor management, and
resistance to change or a lack of motivation. _____
A. Language Barrier B. Systematic/Systemic Barrier C. Attitudinal Barrier D.
Physical Barrier
12. It occurs when communication is incomprehensible to one party or entirely absent between two
people. _____
A. Intercultural competence B. Communication Barrier C. Communication Breakdown
D. Denial
13. Which of the following is best to say if you want to clarify someone’s point? _____
A.” It could be much better if you clarify your statement” C.” I’m sorry, what is it again?”
B.” Could you please say it comprehensively?” D.” Correct me if I’m wrong, what
you mean is…”
14. It is the first Model of Communication. _____
A. White’s Model of Communication C. Shannon and Weaver Model of
Communication
B. Schramm’s Model of Communication D. Aristotle’s Model of Communication
15. It is the stage where the individual begins to appreciate important cultural differences in behaviors
and eventually in values. _____
A. Denial B. Defense C. Adaptation D. Acceptance
QUIZ 3

16. The study of how people use space and arrangement of the learning environment to create a message.
_____
A. Language of Proxemics B. Language of Kinesics C. Language of Chronemics D.
Language of Haptics
17. It is one of the good elements of a good communicator that makes you credible in front of the
audience. _____
A. Pathos B. Ethos C. Logos D. All of these choices
18. Noemi, a manager, conducted a meeting for the upcoming company project. She also gives designated
assignments to her subordinates. What is the function of communication being used?_____
A. Regulation B. Motivation C. Control D. Information
19. This strategy makes the speaker feel valued and helps you to avoid communication breakdown. _____
A. Observation B. Active listening C. All of these choices D. Throwing direct
questions
20.” We all have the same beliefs after all”. This is an example of __________. _____
A. Denial B. Acceptance C. Minimization D. Defense

QUIZ 4

21. It is the systematic flow or steps we take in order to achieve effective and successful
communication._____
A. Communication B. Communication process C. Public speaking D.
Reading process
22. Which of the following is an example of information as a function of communication? _____
A. A leader who says “we can do it” C. An adjudicator giving the criteria for
judging
B. A candidate who ask support from other people D. A mother who tell her child to clean
the room
23. What are the two etymologies of communication? _____
A. “Communicar” and “Communing” C. “Communi” and “Commu”
B. “Communicar” and “communi” D. “Communicare” and “communis”
24. He is the father of mass communication. _____
A. Wilbur Schramm B. Warren Weaver C. Aristotle D. Eugene White
25. What is the role of the speaker in communication process? _____
A. The one who receives the message . C. The one who records important
details.
B. The one who sends or delivers the message D. The one who writes important notes.
26. JR was talking about the customs and traditions of Filipinos then he suddenly started to share the
poem he made which was irrelevant to his first topic. This is an example of? _____
A. Psychological noise B. Physiological noise C. Semantic noise D. Physical
noise
27. What is needed to improve on this message “Rhea, what you did is great mess! You make decisions on
your own without even confronting us, your teammates.”? _____
A. Completeness B. None of these choices C. Courteousness D. Clarity
28. The study of how much touch is used to transmit messages through the hands, arms and other body
parts. _____
A. Language of Chronemics B. Language of Kinesics C. Language of Proxemics D.
Language of Haptics
29. The ________ gets the message channeled by the source of information. ______
A. Source B. Sender C. Receiver D. Channel
30. What function of communication is used when the speaker wants to make others aware of certain
data or concepts.___
A. Information B. Feedback C. Motivation D. Interaction
QUIZ 5

_____1. It is defined as the cluster of abilities that enable humans to convey and interpret messages and to
negotiate meanings personally within specific context.
A. Communicative setting C. Communicative Competence
B. Communicative Technique D. Communicative Strategy

_____2.He stressed that the person’s ability to understand and to produce the language solely determine
linguistic competence of the person in a particular language.
A. Hymes B. Wardhaugh C. Noam Chomsky D. Holmes

_____3. It give you a systematic technique in sharing and transmitting ideas or information effectively.
A. Communicative Competence C. Communicative Technique
B. Communicative Strategy D. Communicative setting

_____4. It is the process of sharing information, knowledge or meaning.

A. Communication B. Context C. Competence D. Speech

_____5. The primary purpose of the speech is to make the audience relax, smile and enjoy.
A. Expository B. Persuasive C. Entertainment D. Descriptive

QUIZ 6

_____6. Communication takes place within a single person, often for the purpose of clarifying ideas or
analyzing a situation.
A. Impersonal Communication C. Intrapersonal Communication
B. Interpersonal Communication D. Infrapersonal Communication

_____7. It refers to the number of communicators and the setting in which the communication process
happens.
A. Context B. Concept C. Venue D. Setting

_____8. An informative speech that explains an idea, process or theory. The primary aim of this rhetorical
discourse is to describe, clarify, define and illustrate specific topic.
A. Entertainment B. Persuasive C. Descriptive D. Expository

_____9. A speaker’s way of convincing the audience that she is a credible source.
A. None of these choices B. Logos C. Pathos D. Ethos

_____10. The art of convincing someone to agree with your point of view.
A. Expository B. Persuasion C. Entertainment D. Descriptive
QUIZ 7

Identification: Identify if the meaning of the sentence is Impromptu, Manuscript, Memorized or

Extemporaneous. Write your answer on the line
provided before each number.
________________11. Speaker writes out the entire speech, memorizes it and delivers it without note cards or
a manuscript.
________________12. It calls for a word-for-word memorized delivery.
________________13. This method of delivery calls for you to write out the speech and read it aloud to the
audience.
________________14. There is lack of eye contact and minimal interaction with the audience.
________________15. The main advantage of this speech is it can be delivered without the possibility of
errors in important information.
________________16. The speaker relies entirely on previous knowledge and skill, organize the ideas and
chose the words while you speak.
________________17. The greatest disadvantage to this style of delivery is the possibility of forgetting the
speech.
________________18. It leaves the speaker free to move about and have a direct eye contact.
________________19. It is delivered at the spur of the moment with little preparation.
________________20. It means speaking from an outline of ideas without memorizing an exact pattern of
words.

QUIZ 8

Matching Type: Match the words in column A with their meanings in column B.
A. B.
21. Formal a. it is a style among intimate members of
a family or friends that do not need a
22. Repair complete language with clear articulation.
23. Intimate b. it is the most formal style that usually
used in respectful situation or formal
24. Topic- control ceremony. Also called oratorical style.
25. Turn- Taking c. sending a comprehensive details and information
regarding the topic.
26. Topic- shifting d. it is often used in a conversation
between friends or family. It is usually applied
27. Casual in daily conversation.
28. Termination e. when we introduce a new topic after a thorough
interaction of the other topic.
29. Frozen f. generally used in formal events and
talks about the serious problem such as in the
30. Consultative formal speeches and official meeting.
g. keeping the dialogue conversations going by asking relevant
questions and giving appropriate responses.
h. It is used in some group discussion, regular conversation at
school, companies, trade speech conversation, etc.
i. using a different ways of closing the dialogue. Or can use a
signal to end the conversation.
j. by observing the fine art of conversation, you need to speak
when it is your turn.