Lusacan National High School

Senior High School

Unit Test in Oral Communication in Context

Name: ___________________________ Score: ________________

Strand: __________________________ August 06, 2018

I. Identify the function of communication in each of the following situations. Write your answer on the space
provided.
_______1. The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students.
_______2. Ross greets Rachel; then, they start talking about their plans for the holidays.
_______3. Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a complicated life.
_______4. Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandlier.
_______5. The geometry teacher lectures about mathematical concepts.
_______6. Sheila delivers her valedictory speech.
_______7. The president delivers his last State of the Nation Address.
_______8. A television personality thanks the supportive moviegoers during an interview.
_______9. The city mayor presents her strategies to execute the plans in a public forum.
_______10. A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a heritage site.

II. Read each statement. If it displays bias or insensitivity, write the group/element being misrepresented
(gender, social status, age, religion, culture). If not, write “OK”.
______11. “Each employee must wear his ID at all times”.
______12. “You won’t understand if I explain; you’re too young”.
______13. “Japanese people are so rigid and stoic!”
______14. “Don’t buy those shades; only low-class people wear those.”
______15. “Lolo, this is an iPhone. It is very complicated device, but I’ll explain it to you simply. It is used to talk to
people from other places”.
______16. “All staff members have to submit their leave requests before the day ends.”
______17. “My belief is the absolute truth. Other religions simply got it wrong.”
______18. “Manang, let’s go, I’ll treat you. I bet you haven’t eaten sushi in your entire life.”
______19. “Catholics and Protestants do have big differences, but we must respect each other’s beliefs.”
______20. “You’re the youngest person in the family, but I trust that you can handle the situation well.”

III. Identify the type of speech style appropriate for the following situations. Write the letter of your answer
before the number.
A. Intimate B. Casual C. Consultative D. Formal E. Frozen

____21. talking to a counselor or psychiatrist

____22. giving last-minute instructions to players
____23. delivering a speech campaign speeches
____24. delivering a speech at the UN Summit
____25. delivering news reports
____26. talking and laughing about memorable experiences
____27. communicating while playing sports
____28. having a one-on-one conversation with a love one
____29. delivering an oratorical speech
____30. leading a prayer before meal
____31. reading school policies
____32. talking to a superior
____33. reading pledge of allegiance to the flag
____34. talking to a stranger
____35. inquiring at a hotel
 IV. Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false. Write your answer on the space provided
before each number.

____36. Consider ethics in your speech at all times.

____37. Effective use of nonverbal communication can strengthen your message.
____38. How you communicate reflects who you are as a person.
____39. One way to help you build credibility is through effective nonverbal communication.
____40. There are certain words that are only appropriate at certain times and places.
____41. To achieve clarity, we must speak the same language as our listeners.
____42. The use of too many fillers can distract your listener
____43. Verbal communication is better than nonverbal communication.
____44. When you talk to others, you should not assume to quickly that they understand the message that you convey.
____45. When you communicate, choose what you want to say and how you want to say it.

V. Complete the table below with a word or group of words relevant to communication.

COMMUNICATION

Elements Functions Models Speech Style

46. 55. 60. 63.
47. 56. 61. 64.
48. 57. 62. 65.
49. 58. 66.
50. 59. 67.
51.
52.
53.
54.

VI. Enumeration
A. Communicative Strategies
68.
69.
70.
71.
72.
73.
74.

B. Nature of Communication
75.
76.
77.

C. Example of Nonverbal Communication

78.
79.
80.