Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
BAUTISTA NATIONAL HIGHSCHOOL
Bautista, Pangasinan
Oral Communication in Context
Final Examination
1st Semester, S.Y 2019-2020
Name: ______________________________________ Year&Section:______ Date:_______ Score: _______
I. Multiple Choice: Write your answer on the space provided.
_____1. An intrapersonal communication involves ___________.
a. One speaker b. Two speaker c. A small group d. A speaker an an audience
_____2. What type of speech context refers to communication that takes place through television, radio, newspapers,
magazines, books, billboards, internet, and other types of media?
a. Intrapersonal b. Interpersonal c. Mass communication d. Small Group communication

_____3. This style is frozen in time and remains unchanged.

a. Intimate b. Frozen c. Formal d. Consulative
_____4. What speech style is used in formal interviews, meeting, job interviews, talking with superiors, writing formal letters,
news report, and speeches?
a. Casual b. Frozen c.Consultative d. Formal
_____5. In this style is common among peers and friends. Jargon, slang, or the vernacular language are used.
a. Casual b. Frozen c. Consultative d. Formal
_____6. Who proposed the classification of illocutionary acts?
a. John Austin b. John Searle c. John Cena d. Martin Joos
_____7. In which speech act is observed when there is an effect of the utterance to the addressee from the speaker?
a. Illocutionary Act b. Locutionary Act c. Perlocuttionary Act d. Imagination Act

_____8. Restriction in communication refers to any ___________ you may have as a speaker.
a. Internal conflict b. ideas c. noises d. limitation
_____9. This refers to the ability of a speaker to use linguistic knowledge to effectively communicate with others.
a. Interpersonal communication c. Social interaction

b. b. Communicative competence d. Intrapersonal communication

_____10. Which of the following is the ultimate goal of an entertainment speech?
a. to introduce new jokes c. to discuss tips on how to be a comedian
b. to share goodwill and pleasure d. to share philosophy in life
_____11. Which of the following speeches is delivered with little or no time at all?
a. Manuscript speech b. extemporaneous speech c. entertainment speech d. impromptu speech
_____12. What is the first stage in speech writing?
a. Determining the purpose b. Selecting a topic c. Analyzing the audience d. Rehearsing

_____13. 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.
_____14. The following are different delivery situations except one.
a. Speaking in different venues c. Speaking in a concert
b. Speaking with a microphone d. Speaking with a podium
_____15. Which of the following should be emulated form good speakers?
a. How they walk c. How they connect with the audience
b. How they laugh d. How they walk away from the stage
_____16. Which of the following is NOT a speech context?
a. Intrapersonal Communication c. Dyad communication
b. Long distance communication d. Mass Communication
_____17. Which of the following is an example of a frozen speech style?
a. Panatang Makabayan b. The President’s SONA c. A commencement speech d. Opening remarks

_____18. An indirect speech act occurs when_______________.

a. There is no direct connection between the form of the utterance and the intended meaning.
b. There is a direct connection between the form of the utterance and the intended meaning.
c. There is a no direct connection between the intention and the intended meaning.
d. There is a direct connection between the intention and the intended meaning.
_____19. Which of the following statements show a commissive speech act?
a. “I want to eat some cake.” c. “She went out!”
b. “I’ll be here tomorrow at 6pm.” d. “I’m sorry I was so angry at you yesterday.”

_____20. Select the best definition of Communicative Strategy.

I. CS is a systematic attempt by the learner to express meaning by a target language in which the suitable systematic target
language rules have not been formed.
II. CS are techniques of dealing with difficulties in communicating in an imperfectly known second language.
III. CS is a systematic technique employed by a speaker to express his own idea when faced with some difficulties.
a. I and II b. II and III c. II only d. I, II and III

_____21. What does Topic Control means?

a. There are times that you are constrained to react or respond to a specific topic.

b. To be a good conversationalist, you should always learn how to ask questions.

c. There are different ways of closing the dialogue.
d. You need to speak when it is your turn.

_____22. Which quality of a persuasive speech should come first?

a. Sufficient supporting details c. compelling ideas

b. Clear main point d. well-defined goal

_____23. Which of the following persons is most likely to deliver a manuscript speech?
a. a comedian b. a media personality c. a father d. a teacher
_____24. Which organizational pattern is best to use when you want to present the development of your topic from beginning
to end?
a. Spatial pattern b. cause and effect c. chronological pattern d. comparison and contrast
_____25.Which of the following statements about speech delivery is true?

a. Speech delivery is about pronouncing words perfectly.

b. Public speaking is a talent and cannot be learned.
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.
_____26. What is best example used in dyadic communication?

a. Two business colleagues using the telephone or e-mail.

b. University study group
c. Lecture in university class

d. Talking to yourself
_____27. What situations would you select to show Public communication?
a. You provided comfort to a friend who was feeling down.
b. You spent the night thinking and analyzing why a student from the other class talked to you on the way home and you
decided it probably meant nothing.

c. You deliver a graduation speech to your batch.

d. You are a student journalist articulating your stand on current issues through the school’s newspaper.
_____28. “ This is my sixth SONA. Once again, I face Congress and our countrymen to report on the state of our nation. More
than five years have passed since we put a stop to the culture of “wang-wang,” not only in our streets, but in society at large;
since we formally took an oath to fight corruption to eradicate poverty; and since the Filipino people, our bosses, learned how
to hope once more. My bosses, this is the story of our journey along the Straight Path.”-- Benigno S. Aquino Jr, SONA 2015
Which of the following speech style use in a given statement?
a. Casual b. Formal c. Frozen d. Intimate
_____29. What example would you select to show expressive act?

a. “Today I declare the national day of happiness.” c. “Please close the door.:
b. “I will remain faithful and devoted to my marriage vows.” d. “Thank you for reading my book.”
_____30. . Which statement reflects termination?
a. “Well then, I think we’re good. See you!” c. “So, have you heard about the forest fire in Davao?”

b. “I didn’t know about that.” d. “You’re hired!”

_____31. How would you enhance your credibility in delivering a persuasive speech?
a. By avoiding logical fallacies or errors in reasoning.

b. By explaining how you became an expert on the topic.

c. By Specifying evidence.
d. By avoiding outdated evidence.
_____32. Which speech is delivered with the help of short notes or a clear outline?
a. Impromptu b. Manuscript c. Memorized d. Extemporaneous

_____33. Which part of the speech restates the main idea?

a. Body b. Conclusion c. Introduction d. Transition
_____34. How did the speaker establish rapport with their audience?

a. By delivering the message to the audience and connect with them at a deeper level.
b. By directing the audience to follow the speaker and keep them hanging on to his/her every word.
c. The speaker’s words will be heard clearly and the message of the speech will be sent and received.
d. Pronouncing the words and speaking with clear diction that effectively transmits the message of the speaker.
_____35. Which of the following principles in speech delivery show Modulation?
a. The speaker’s skill in pronouncing the words of the speech since clear diction effectively transmits the message.

b. The speaker’s ability to adjust or manipulate the resonance and timbre of one’s voice.
c. The speaker and the listeners are in accord or have a harmonious relationship.
d. The response of the receiver of the message as perceived by the source.

_____36. 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.
_____37.How would an audience member know that a speaker was giving an extemporaneous speech?

a. The speaker uses a few notes to look at and talks in a conversational tone.
b. The speaker has a manuscript that is read directly to the audience.
c. The title ‘Extemporaneous Speaker’ is listed by his/her name in the program.
d. The speaker uses no notes and recites a memorized text.
_____38. James is worried that giving a memorized speech may be boring. What advice could you give him to make sure it
isn’t?
a. Give the speech as quickly as possible so that audience members will have to focus to keep up.
b. Give the audience a copy of the speech text so they can follow along and notice if you make a mistake.

c. Focus only on getting the lines right and not on the audience’s response to the speech.
d. Relax, breathe, and write the speech in language that is familiar.

_____39. You are about to go onstage to give a presentation. Though you have prepared well, your hands have started to shake
and your knees are feeling weak. What do you do?
a. Call off the presentation.

b. Take a deep breath, visualize your success and hold onto the podium when you are onstage.
c. Go get a glass of water or something small to hold onto.
d. Quickly find someone else to give your presentation.
_____40. Your presentation is going well. You got a good laugh at your joke in the introduction and you are speeding through
the content sections without problems. However, you start to notice the audience yawning and rustling their handouts. What
would you do?
a. Keep going, you are almost done.
b. Ask the audience if they would like to take a break.

c. Move out into audience and ask them questions.

d. Stop what you are saying and wait their attention.

_____41. Your committee has asked a prominent speaker to give a speech at the next morning. You have been asked to
introduce this speaker. What should you do?
a. Think of a few things to say and ad lib the introduction.

b. Talk about some of the speaker’s accomplishments and honors.

c. Tell a funny story from the speaker’s childhood.

d. Meet with the speaker to collaborate on an introduction that captures attention and establishes credibility.
_____42. As the President of the United States it is my responsibility to keep you informed about state of the country’
economy.
a. Demonstrative c. Persuasive
b. Informative d. Entertainment
_____43. The Fido Forever Home is speaking to end the stray dog epidemic that has hit your area. This speech is likely written
to:

a. Persuade c. Celebrate
b. Inform d. Provide a solution
_____44. Melissa and Matt are getting married next year. You have to write and deliver the ceremonial speech at the reception.
What is the main rule about this speech?
a. It should be brief. c. It should be delivered in a formal manner.
b. It should include thorough research. d. It should only be given by someone with a graduate degree.
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a. To help customers to replace cars more than 6 years old.

b. To persuade you to take out car insurance with this company.

c. To help customers afford a new car once they have reduced their car insurance.
d. To persuade customers to have environmentally-friendly cars.

II. 46-50. Speech Writing. (5POINTS)

Write a speech that must have an Introduction, Body, and Conclusion. Choose only one among the following topics:
A. LIFE and DEATH

B. JUSTICE
C. PHILIPPINES
D. TEACHER

NOTE: USE THE BACK PAGE OF YOUR TEST PAPER ONLY.

RUBRICS:

5 4 3 2 1

The ideas are clear, The ideas are clear Ideas are clear Ideas are clear but Ideas are not clear,
comprehensive and and comprehensive comprehensive but not comprehensive not comprehensive,
well-organized and and well-organized not well-organized and not not well-organized
free from but contain and contain well-organized and and contain
grammatical errors. grammatical errors. grammatical errors. contain grammatical grammatical errors.
errors.

“If you cannot fight for your love, fight for the right answer.” :)

GODBLESS

“ If you need wisdom ask our generous GOD, and he will give it to you”-James 1:5

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved by:

Debbie Anne T. Victoria Mary Grace C. Dela Masa, Ph.D. Eduardo B. Castillo
Teacher II Assistant Principal II Principal IV