TAGUDIN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Tagudin, Ilocos Sur

Senior High School Department
FINAL EXAMINATION
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT
First Semester, S.Y. 2019-2020
Name:________________________________________ Date: ____________________________
Grade/Section:_______________________________ Score:____________________________

Test I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the letter of the appropriate answer.

1. Consider the phrase: “I now declare Martial Law.” Who among the following can say this phrase and
make martial law actually happen?
A. A famous rock star B. A retired veterinarian.
C My pregnant neighbor D. President of the country

2. Which of the following statements show a commissive speech act?

A. “I want to eat some cake.” C. “I’ll be here tomorrow at 6pm.”
B. “She went out!” D. “I’m sorry I was so angry at you yesterday.”

3. It refers to the actual result of what is being said.

A. Derivative Act B. Illocutionary Act C. Locutionary Act D. Perlocutionary Act

4. In speech act theory, there are several types of speech act, including all of the following EXCEPT:
A. Assertive B. Commissive C. Declarative D. Directive

5. John was watching TV when his mother arrived from the market. Upon entering the door, she says,
“These bags are so heavy!” What do you think should be the perlocutionary act for the speech act to
be successful?
A.Let me help you. I’ll be the one to carry them Mom.
B. Thank you! You arrive safely Mom.
C. Finally, you made it Mom!
D. What are those Mom?

6. Which of the following verbal cues does NOT imply that a speaker wants to keep his turn?
A. Additionally
B. Likewise
C. On the contrary
D. That’s all

7. The following statements are examples of assertive EXCEPT ONE:

A. We would like to assure that we our product is suitable for your skin care.
B. A. I voted for President Duterte last summer.
C. Thank you for coming in our humble home.
D. No one can do that rather than me.

8. It is a speech act which also known as the effect of the utterance toward the addressee. This involves a
change in the addressee’s behavior, attitude, or feelings.
A. Illocutionary B. Locutionary C. Perlocutionary D. Prelocutionary

9. Which of the following utterances is not an example of a directive illocutionary act?

A. I’m deeply sorry for what I said to you yesterday.
B. What are you waiting for? Do it now.
C. Could you please buy me some food?
D. Please let me go!

10. Restriction in communication refers to any you may have as a speaker.

A. ideas B. internal conflict C. limitation D. noises
11. Which statement reflects termination?
A. . “So, have you heard about the forest fire in Davao?”
B. “Well then, I think we’re good. See you!”
C. “I didn’t know about that.”
D. “You’re hired!”
12. Which of the following situations does not refer to nomination?
A. Interviewer interrogates the applicant about his personal, educational, and professional background.
B. Shifting back to the main topic
C. Panel discussion
D. Forum

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14. This occurs when the speaker intentionally or unintentionally changes the topic of the conversation.
A. Turn –taking B. Topic control C. Topic – shifting D. Repair

15. Which of the following statements will be helpful in shifting the topic back to the original flow of the
conversation?
A. I will respond to that after I have discussed few more slides.
B. Okay, thank you. But, going back to our topic….
C. Can I have the floor, please?
D. I appreciate your comment.

15. Restriction answers which of the following questions?

A. How can we fix miscommunication? C. Which topic we can’t talk about?
B. Is there a procedure to be followed? D. Who shall talk next?

16. Which of the following statements expressed turn-taking?

A. “Hey, how are you? I missed you!”
B. “Best regards to your parents! See you around!”
C. “Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I say something.”
D. Sorry, I can’t decide on that now. I am still focused on my writing assignment. Let’s talk next time,
okay?”

17. Which of the following statements will be helpful in shifting the topic back to the original flow of the
conversation?
A. I appreciate your comment.
B. I will respond to that after I have discussed few more slides.
C. Okay, thank you. But, going back to our topic….
D. Can I have the floor, please?

18. Restriction answers which of the following questions?

A. How can we fix miscommunication? C. Which topic we can’t talk about?
B. Is there a procedure to be followed? D. Who shall talk next?

19. Which of the following is not a type of speech according to delivery?

A. Informative speech C. Impromptu speech
B. Manuscript speech D. Extemporaneous speech

20. Which of the following is the ultimate goal of an entertainment speech?

A. to introduce new jokes C. to share goodwill and pleasure
B. to discuss tips on how to be a comedian D. to share the funny side of life

21. The development of both ideas and language is done in the platform. Which kind of delivery is this?
A. Impromptu speech C. Extemporaneous Speech
B. Read Speech D. Memorized Speech

22. Which of the following describes an Impromptu Speaking?

A. Delivering a speech with advance preparation
B. Delivering a speech without advance preparation
C. Writing an informative speech
 D. None of the above

23. It is a type of speech according to purpose which provides the audience with clear understanding of a
concept or idea.
A. argumentative B. entertainment C. informative D. persuasive

24. Which of the following describes an Impromptu Speaking?

A. Delivering a speech with advance preparation
B. Delivering a speech without advance preparation
C. Writing an informative speech
D. None of the above

25. It is a type of speech according to purpose which provides the audience with clear understanding of a
concept or idea.
A. argumentative B. entertainment C. informative D. persuasive

26. It seeks to provide the audience with favourable or acceptable ideas that can influence their own ideas
and decisions.
A. argumentative B. entertainment C. informative D. persuasive

27. It is a type of speech wherein the speaker has an advanced preparation and reads aloud a written
message.
A. extemporaneous B. impromptu C. manuscript D. memorized

28. Examples of this type of speech are campaign speech and reporting a topic in class.
A. extemporaneous B. impromptu C. manuscript D. memorized

29. It refers to reciting a written message word-for-word from memory.

A. extemporaneous B. impromptu C. memorized D. manuscript

30. It refers to speaking without advanced preparation and is spoken conversationally.

A. extemporaneous B. impromptu C. manuscript D. memorized

31.Which of the following is not a type of speech according to delivery?

A. Informative speech C. Impromptu speech
B. Manuscript speech D. Extemporaneous speech

32. Ms. Aguilar has been invited to be a guest speaker at a graduating ceremony in Mariano University.
Which of the following lines is an appropriate introduction in her commencement speech
A. Hello Philippines and hello world!
B. Hi there! How are you today?
C. Guests, faculty, parents and graduates, good morning.
D. Good morning friends and enemies.

33. Which of the following is an effective speech delivery technique?

A. Pause to emphasize words. C. Always be formal and serious.
B. Rarely look the audience in the eye. D. Use filler words to avoid dead air.

34. Which of the following should be emulated from 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

35. 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. Effective speech delivery means connecting with the audience and communicating the message.
D.Good delivery lies in the intellectual words used in the speech.

36. 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
 37. Which of the following is the most essential tip in memorizing a speech?
A. Remember the difficult words. C. Understand the main ideas by heart.
B. Memorize every word. D. Memorize only the major details.

38. 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.

39. Which of the following is believed to be a must have of an effective speaker?

A. a great number of friends C. an extensive collection of books
B. a well-modulated voice D. an exposure to different group discussions

40. Which non-verbal form is shown when a speaker wishes to manifest his sincerity and truthfulness?
A. visual aids B. gestures C. body movement D. eye contact

41.What kind of topics is important for a speech?

A. Any kinds of topic C. Topics that matter to your listeners, as well as to yourself.
B. Topics that only you find interesting D. All of the above

42. What are the three general purposes for giving speeches?
A. To persuade, act, & adjust your speaking style C. To inform, persuade, & entertain
B. To inform, make people laugh, & have fun D. None of the Above

43. What does a successful speech require?

A. Knowledge of both sources and the types of supporting material those speech makers typically
use.
B. To write about Skills and hobbies in which you are expert
C. Talk about a subject with which you have had some personal experience
D. All of the above

44. Which of the following describes an Impromptu Speaking?

A. Delivering a speech with advance preparation
B. Delivering a speech without advance preparation
C. Writing an informative speech
D. None of the above

45. This refers to the stage in speech writing when a writer chooses a structure for his/her speech.
A. Data gathering B. Outlining C. Choosing a writing pattern D. Editing

46. When preparing the main points of a speech, one should do each of the following EXCEPT
A. Use the same pattern of wording for each point.
B. List them all in some form at the beginning and end of the speech.
C. Keep them separate.
D. Balance the amount of time spent on each point.

47. 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

48. Which speech is delivered with the help of short notes or a clear outline?
A. impromptu B. manuscript C. memorized D. extemporaneous

49. All of the following rules apply to outlining for our speeches EXCEPT:
A. You should always write in complete sentences
 B. You never have a 1 w/o a 2
C. You never have an A w/o a B
D. Your introduction is Roman numeral I

50. What is the first stage in speech writing?

A. Determining the purpose C. Analyzing the audience
B. Selecting a topic D. Rehearsing

Test II. ANALYSIS.

A. Speech Act . Read and analyze the following statements and identify what speech act
reflects with the following statements.

A. Assertive B. Commissive C. Declarative

D. Directive E. Expressive

51. We make a vow to never part.

52. Please contact me when you get there.
53. Thank you for not giving up on me.
54. Mayor Roque declares suspension of classes today.
55. I am the best smasher of Badminton.
56. I’m so sorry for not loving you back.
57. My teacher promises us that we will pass her subject as long as we do our
requirements.
58. I now declare Martial Law!
59. From now on, I will make my mother proud through studying well.
60. You are fired!

B. Communicative Strategies

A. Nomination B. Repair C. Restriction D. Termination

E. Topic Control F. Topic Shifting G. Turn-Taking

61. After the discussion, the teacher asked “Any questions?”

62. You are tasked to deliver a speech focusing only on a single topic about
“Digits Game Addiction.”
63. You are only allowed to speak if I told you to do so.
64. I’m sorry. I mispronounced the word. It should be “aborigines.”
65. Carl and James are talking about their project in English. Suddenly, James
said “By the way, I am about to finish my assignment in Math. Oh how I
love Math!”
66. In a job interview, the interviewer asks you to tell something about
yourself.
67. By that, I end my talk.
68. That’s how I understand the poem, and you?
69. My friend and I talk about flowers. Then, that’s the time I remembered my
past relationship. So, we jumped to another topic which made me sad.
70. That is the end of first semester.

C. Types of Speech according To Purpose

A. Entertainment B. Informative C. Persuasive

71. High School teacher lecturing on a specific topic during a class.

72 Vice Ganda sharing various humorous events in a speech.
73. A student council president trying to get school administrators to allow the students to have a
dance after the final volleyball game of the season.
 74. The student delivers a speech which makes his schoolmates laugh out loud.
75. A speech written by a professional athlete listing the negative effects of steroids and urging
young athletes to not use steroids.
76. Guest speaker presenting information to a group of students about how to apply for college.
77. The speaker discusses facts about their place.
78. A teenager attempting to convince her parents that she needs to be able to stay out until 11pm
instead of 10pm.
79. A speech about why iPhone is the greatest consumer electronic device ever made.
80. Pastor teaching a class about the meaning behind Holy Communion in the Christian Church.

D. Types of Speech according to Delivery

A. Extemporaneous B. Impromptu
C. Manuscript D. Memorized

81. A student delivers his speech without any glance from a piece of paper.
82. Mrs. Lopez assigned Leo to report the next topic.
83. A speech in honor of a well-known and revered person through reading
prepared notes.
84. He was tasked to deliver a speech on the spot!
85. One minute you're sitting quietly in a meeting…and the next minute the boss
unexpectedly asks you for an update about the project in front of the entire team.
86. A report read out by a Chief Engineer at an Annual General Meeting.
87. He delivered the speech flawlessly without looking at any text.
88. Out of nowhere, your teacher gets your attention and lets you talk or comment
on the lesson presented.
89. The speaker reads a pre-written speech word by word to an audience.
90. You are given 30 minutes to prepare and 7 minutes to speak.

Test III. You are tasked by your teacher to discuss the process of writing a speech. Make an organized outline of
your speech by filling it out with the points/ideas enumerated below:
Gathering data Rehearsing Post-writing stage Editing and/or revising
Pre-writing stage Preparing the conclusion Preparing the introduction Selecting the speech pattern
Conducting an audience Gathering the data Narrowing down a topic Preparing an outline
analysis

I. __________________
A._______________________
B. Determining the purpose of the speech
C. Selecting a topic
D._______________________
E. _______________________
II. Writing Stage
A. Selecting a speech pattern
B. ______________________
C. Preparing the introduction
D. ______________________
E. ______________________
III. _________________
A. ______________________
B. ______________________