Quarterly Test in Oral Communication

1. Santa Cruz Integrated National High School
Brgy. Oogong, Santa Cruz, Laguna
FIRST PERIODICAL EXAMINATION
ORAL COMMUNICATION
I. Directions: Read each item carefully then choose the
letter that corresponds to your answer. Write your
answers on a separate sheet of paper.
1. It is the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information
as by speech, signals, writing or behavior.
A. communication C. language
B. feedback D. message
2. These are considered forms of communication.
1. talking clearly 3. sending emails
2. chewing gum 4. looking bored
A. 1234 C. 342 only
B. 134 only D. 1 only
3. This body language shows that one is listening.
A. nodding and making eye contact
B. looking out of the window
C. turning away from the speaker
D. whistling while biting nails
4. It is the source of the message.
A. barrier C. receiver
B. originator D. sender
5. It is a good indication that good communication occurs.
A. destructed C. unreceived
B. confused D. shared
6. It is shown when there is an understanding in the
communication.
A. Each gets a chance to be the sender and the receiver.
B. Each party is able to provide feedback.
C. Each party is able to say what they want to without the
other person interrupting.
D. Each party has different languages.
7. It is the content of the communication.
A. jargon C. message
B. media D. noise
8. This communication type is characterized by a certain look
or gaze even without speaking.
A. non-verbal communication
B. oral communication
C. verbal communication
D. written communication
9. It is the definition of communication.
1. Communication involves a transaction.
2. Communication is sharing of ideas among a group of
people.
3. Communication is a confusion of ideas in the mind of the
other.
4. Communication is a transfer of messages from one
person to another.
A. 1234 B. 234 only C. 124 only D. 4 only
10. It is known when the receiver gives a verbal or non-
verbal message.
A. answer C. response
B. feedback D. none given
II. Directions: Complete the paragraph below by choosing
the correct word from the WORD POOL. Write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper.
WORD POOL
(11.) __________ is a process which follows a certain
procedure. Communication occurs between two or more
people: the (12.) __________ or source of the information
and the (13.) __________. It can be articulated through (14.)
__________ or spoken words. It can also be expressed
through gestures, facial expressions, or actions which are
(15.) _________ where words are not needed to understand
what one means. (16.) _____________________ is the

2. process of interpreting the encoded (17.) _____________ of
the source by the receiver. Communication also functions to
control (18.) ____________________. It (19.) ___________
or encourages people to live better and allows individuals to
(20.) __________ with others.
III. Directions: Identify the kind of communication barrier
exemplified by each description. Tell whether it is
Physiological, Psychological, Cultural, or Linguistic
Barrier. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
______________________ 21. lack of confidence
______________________ 22. connotative and denotative
meaning
______________________ 23. loud party
______________________ 24. different races
______________________ 25. poor lighting
______________________ 26. lack of interest and attention
______________________ 27. different views and opinions
______________________ 28. using idiomatic expressions
______________________ 29. information overload
______________________ 30. feel frustrated
IV. Directions: Match column A with the best answer in
column B. Write your answer on a separate sheet of paper.
on the space provided.
Column A Column B
_____ 31. It refers to the use A. Keep Focused
of simple and precise words.
_____ 32. The speaker should B. Be Specific
identify his/her purpose for
speaking.
_____ 33. He/she must pays C. Do not Jump to
attention to the verbal and Conclusions
non-verbal cues.
_____ 34. He/she must find D. Speak Intelligibly
closed areas or quiet
plays to avoid communication
breakdown.
Column A Column B
_____ 35. He/she must have E. Listen with
an appropriate speaking your ears and
volume, speech rate, and eyes
acceptable enunciation.
F. Minimize
Distractions
V. Arrange the following scrambled letters to form the correct
word that is being described in each item about the
Functions of Communication. Write your answer on a
separate sheet of paper
_______________________ 36. O I A M T N O T V I
Communication that encourages people to live better.
_______________________ 37. F R T I I O O A M N N I E I
A I O N T N M S S D
Communication functions to convey information.
_______________________ 38. C N L R O O T
Communication functions to control behavior.
_______________________ 39. E M T N L O I O A E R S S
X P E O I N
Communication facilitates people’s expression of their
feelings and emotions.
_______________________ 40. S C L I A O T R C T N I O
A E N I
Communication allows individuals to interact with others.
VI. Directions: Identify whether each statement is TRUE or
FALSE. Use a separate sheet of paper for your answer.
__________ 41. The types of speech according to delivery
are impromptu speech, persuasive speech, extemporaneous
speech, and manuscript speech.
__________ 42. The primary goal of an informative speech
is to influence the thoughts, feelings, actions, and behaviors
or attitudes of your listeners (Gamble & Gamble, 2012).
__________ 43. Extemporaneous speech has no advance
preparation and is usually for a person knowledgeable about
the subject.
__________ 44. An impromptu speech is delivered with little
or no time for preparation.

3. __________ 45. An expository speech provides the
audience with a clear understanding of a concept or idea.
VII. Directions: To what classification of illocutionary act do
the given examples belong? Choose your answer from the
choices below.
A. assertive
B. commissive
C. directive
D. expressive
E. declaration
46. “No one can sing as Leah does!”
47.“Please clean the room before you leave.”
48. “From this day forward, I promise to love you for the rest
of my life.”
49.“You are blessed.”
50. “I love you very much!”
Prepared by:
AMIHAN C. GRANDE
T-II/Subject Teacher
Approved by:
FLORDELIZA F. MERCURIO
Master Teacher II/LAC Leader
Noted by:
ROLLY B. CAIDIC
Assistant Principal II

4. KEY TO CORRECTION
I.
1.A.
2.B
3.A
4.D
5.D
6.A
7.C
8.A .
9.C.
10.B
II.
11.communication
12. sender
13. receiver
14. written
15.nonverbal
16. decoding
17. message
18. behavior
19. motivates
20. interact
III.
21. Psychological
22. Linguistic
23. Physiological
24. Cultural Barrier
25. Physiological Barrier
26. Psychological
27. Cultural
28. Linguistic
29. Psychological
30. Psychological
IV.
31. B
32. A
33. E
34. F
35. D
V.
36. Motivation
37. Information Dissemination
38. Control
39. Emotional Expression
40. Social Interaction
VI.
41. FALSE
42. FALSE
43. FALSE
43. TRUE
45. TRUE
VII.
46. A. assertive
47. C. directive
48. B. commissive
49. D. expressive
50. E. declaration