Name : _________________________________________ Grade and Section:_________________

School : _________________________________________ Date:________________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET NO. 3 IN ENGLISH 9

Quarter 1
Employ the Appropriate Communicative Styles Communicative Styles for
Various Situations (EN9V-IIa-27)

What I Need to Know

At the end of this module, you are expected to:

1. identify the appropriate communicative styles for various situations;
2. compare and contrast the different communicative styles; and
3. apply the different communicative styles in composing appropriate statements for
various situations

What I Know

The corona virus disease affected the lives of many individuals in many different aspects—
from the way we live to the way we communicate with other people. Below are some of the
common conversations/statements we see and hear during this time of pandemic.

Directions: Identify the communicative speech style in each sentence. Choose among
intimate, casual, formal, frozen, or consultative. Write your answers on the spaces before the
number.

________________1. The infectious coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by

a new strain of coronavirus which began in Wuhan, China in
December 2019.
________________2. Always take care of yourself, darling!
________________3. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness,
and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains,
nasal congestion, runny nose, or sore throat.
________________4. Did you attend any social gatherings in the past 14 days?
________________5. Everybody is advised to always follow health protocols like wearing
of face mask and frequent washing of hands.
________________6. Mom, why are people outside wearing face masks? Are they
infected with COVID-19?
________________7. They are not infected, sweetie. Everyone must wear face masks as
protect from the virus.
________________8. Oh, boy. What’s the trouble? It’s just simple flu. Stop panicking.
________________9. Get well soon, dude!
________________10. Let us keep ourselves and everyone healthy and safe by following
health protocols prescribed by the World Health Organization.
________________11. Have you been in close contact with a suspected COVID-19 patient?
________________12. Have you been exposed in a high-risk area in the last 14 days?
________________13. Don’t worry, my friend. We’re all in this fight against COVID-19
________________14. Follow these simple reminders: Stay at home. Practice good
hygiene. Maintain physical distancing.
________________15. Everything will be alright. Hold on and have faith, my dear.
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 What’s In
Rate
the
following sentences on a scale from 1 to 5 by shading the stars with 1 star being completely
informal, and 5 stars being extremely formal.

1. I don’t know why they put up with that.

2. The doctor should be notified if the patient’s health deteriorates
3. According to a case study, the indigenous people represent the
14% of the Philippines’ population.
4.Dude, do you wanna come over to my place and watch movies later?
5. It is unclear why politicians tolerated the problem for so long.

What’s New

Read the article from your book entitled “His Name Is Reynaldo Carcillar The pedicab driver
whose death sparked debate and introspection” (page 210-211) and answer the questions.

1. How was indifference shown in the news article?

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

2. If you were in the same situation and struggling with people who discriminate, how would
you communicate or express your desire to change the attitude of the people involved in the
incidence? Write what you might say.

To the taxi
driver_____________________________________________________________

To the tricycle
driver__________________________________________________________

To the police _______________________________________________________________

To the
guard________________________________________________________________

• Do your sentences have the same level of formality? Explain.

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Employ the Appropriate Communicative Styles for Various Situations

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 What is It

It is important to recognize the different communicative styles in various situations.

Good communication skills can help you avoid conflict and solve problems. These
communication styles are vital to encourage healthy relationships toward others.
Communicative style is a pattern of speaking that is characterizes by grammar,
vocabulary, pronunciation, intent, participants and grammatical structure. This pattern varies
depending on the people you are conversing with and the situation you are in.
A speech style is a form of language that the speaker employs according to the level
of formality (Martin Joos 1967). A speaker uses different speech styles according to the
given situations, place, or persons involved. There are five different speech styles.

1. Frozen

It is the most formal communicative style that is usually used during respectful events
and ceremonies. It is “frozen” or fixed in time and content.
Frozen is static or does not change, ritualistic or even archaic. It is exemplified by
recited prayers, oaths, and other speeches that have not changed for years such as oaths or
pledges, anthems, laws, prayers, rituals or tag lines. Ex. Panatang Makabayan.
A passage in the context of a wedding ceremony, with the purpose of celebrating
marriage of the audience— the groom and the bride. Ex: “Bernard, do you accept Carmela
as your lawful wife: do you promise to love her, to comfort her, and honor her, in sickness
and health, till death do you part?”

2. Formal
Formal is used normally in writing rather than in speaking. Formal is used only for
imparting information. It uses a well-organized speech with proper grammar and diction.
Technical vocabulary and exact definitions are required. This type does not allow
interruptions.
Examples of this include announcements, president’s State of the Nation Address,
research paper presentation, thesis defense, welcome addresses, a judge’s statement, or
sermon of priests and ministers.
The context is the speech is the SONA itself, while the purpose is to report the
current status of the country to the audience, the Filipino people.
“We live in a troubled time. Our dream of prosperity for our country was suddenly
snuffed by a pandemic virulent virus. No nation was spared. Neither rich nor poor were
exempt from the onslaught of this deadly disease. But, let us not despair. The vaccine is
around the corner. Sooner and not later, the virus that gobbled up thousands of lives will
itself be laid to rest. In the meantime, let us express the nation’s gratitude to those who
courageously and willingly put their lives on the line to serve the people and country. We
share the griefs of their families and no amount of tears can compensate their great losses.”
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, Fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), July 27, 2020.

3. Consultative
Consultative is also called unplanned speech because it allows the speaker to use
the participation and feedback of the listener
Consultative in the opposite of intimate style. It is precisely used among people who
do not share common experiences or meaning. Interruptions can occur during the
communication. Sentences are usually short and unplanned.

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 Examples of this style may include a patient’s appointment to the doctor, conference
between parents and teachers,teacher and student, a meeting with the school principal,
or employees and employer, a salesperson and customer

Patient: Good afternoon, doctor. I’ve got fever, cough, and sore throat. Doctor: Let me see.
How long have you been feeling this? Patient: For about a week now. Doctor: We’ll run some
tests and I’ll give you medicine. Don’t worry, you’ll be fine.
The context of this conversation is during a medical checkup, with the purpose of
getting help or assistance. The audiences are the consultant and the consultee.
4. Casual
It is an informal style which is usually used between, peers, friends, or even insiders
who have things to share
Casual employs a free and easy participation of both the speaker and listener. It is
typically spoken in nature by people who belong in the same group or team, but it can also
be used in writing, text messaging, emails, or online chats.
Casual is a communicative style used among friends and acquaintances that does
not require prior knowledge about the participants. Interruption may occur in this style and
commonly uses slang.
It may include examples such as a hangout or catch up with friends or a sports team
celebration. Other examples include: phone calls and everyday conversation with friends.

Sam: How are you doing, Alexa? You look troubled. Alexa: Not fine. Ugh! Been feeling down
since this lockdown started. Got no one to talk to. Sam: Nothing to worry, my friend! Got
your back. You can tell me what’s wrong. May be, I could help.
The context of this conversation is during a catching up with a friend with the
purpose of getting along with each other. The audiences are the two friends, Alexa and Sam.

5. Intimate
Intimate style is private and practiced in dialogs between very close individuals
leading to a high chance of nonverbal communication. It can also be used in writing, text
messaging, emails, or online chats with close family members and close friends. Similar to
casual style, it also employs free and easy participation of both the speaker and the listener.
It is used in talks between two very close individuals. Examples: Couple talking about
their future plans, family sharing ideas, very close friends sharing secrets, etc.
Intimate style is a non-public communicative style that uses private vocabulary and
includes non-verbal messages. It takes place with people with a very close relationship. It
does not require “correct linguistic form”
Example: A group of friends talking about their unforgettable experience during the
field trip.

It may be in relationships such as parent-child, couples, spouses, siblings, and best

friends.

Daughter: Mom, I’m hungry. What’s for snacks?

Mother: Sweetie, I have prepared sandwich and juice for you.
Daughter: Thanks, mom. You’re the best.

The audiences in this conversation are the mother and her daughter. The context is
during snack time. The purpose is to catch up with one another.

What’s More

Independent Activity 1
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This time of pandemic has changed the way we are all communicating. During these
changing times, our movements became limited and lead us to miss the usual things we do
and the people close and dear to us. We didn’t get to see and talk to our teachers just like
before, hanging out with our best friend was not possible, even wedding ceremonies got
postponed. But despite all these, staying at home also gave us the chance to bond and be
closer with our parents, and we started to appreciate the preaching and reminders of our
government officials.

Directions: Identify the appropriate communicative style for each illustration. Write the
answers on the blanks provided.

Independent Assessment 1

Directions: Rank the level of formality of the communication that is taking place from 1 being
the most formal to 5 being the least.

___ 1. A boy animatedly telling a story to a friend.

___ 2. A lady asking for a lawyer’s opinion.
___ 3. A man asking for a direction from a vendor.
___ 4. A principal giving an inspirational message.
___ 5. A kid reciting Panatang Makabayan.

Independent Activity 2

Directions:Identify the communicative speech style used in each line whether intimate,
formal, consultative, frozen, or casual. Write the answers on the blanks before each number

_______________1. Priest: I now pronounce you husband and wife.

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 You may now kiss the bride.
_______________2. Master of ceremonies: Ladies and gentlemen, announcing the arrival
of
our beloved Mayor. Let’s give her a big round of applause
_______________3. Patient: Good Morning, Doctor, may I ask you a question?
Doctor: Certainly, how can I help you?
_______________4. Cristy: What’s up, Ella?
Ella: I’m doing fantastic.
_______________5. Husband: Hello honey, how was your day?
Wife: Great. Work was done, hon. And yours?
Independent Assessment 2
Directions: Here are some phrases that belong to different communicative situations. Write
the letter of the phrases into the right category.
A. Thanks for the hard work you put into this learning module. Great job!
B. Excuse me! It’s not OK to make fun of another person. That’s not how we treat our
schoolmate at this school. Please, stop.
C. Welcome to XYZ High School, a new Madrasah-Implementing School where academic
excellence is provided following Islamic values.
D. Hey, Miguel. What’s up?
E. I’m crazy about you, Honey.
F. I offer You all my prayers, works, joys and suffering of this day ...
G. Oh, Georgina. Just a moment! Listen, you know... well... what was with that offkey
comment about our non- Catholic classmates? H. Whoa. Way to go! Nice catch!
I. I would like to request a meeting to discuss a change in placement for my son with special
social and emotional needs.
J. How’s my Pangga?
FROZEN FORMAL CONSULTATIVE CASUAL INTIMATE

Independent Activity 3
Directions:Complete the dialogue with the sentence that has the most appropriate speech
style based on the situation. Write the letter of your choice on blank.

1. Angelo: So, if you don’t mind, may I ask why you’re in a wheelchair?
Nino: I have cerebral palsy. I was born this way. It’s just how I am; I have always been in a
wheelchair. Angelo: ________________________________________________
A. Wow! I cannot even imagine. It must be awful.
B. I had no idea. Thanks for sharing that with me.
C. Are you serious? That must suck. I didn’t know it.

2. Priest: Do you take Amiana as your lawful wife, to have and to hold, from this day forward,
for better or for worse, for richer or for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and cherish
until death do you part?
Lorenzo: _______________________________________________
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A. I do.
B. Of course, Father.
C. Yes, to that! Father.

3. Abriel (Interviewer): Jamal, I’m very interested in culture. But I don’t know much about
Islam. What can you tell me?
Jamal: Well, if you visit a Mosque, you must remove your shoes. You also enter with the right
foot first and then exit with the left foot first. And never shake hands with the women upon
greeting inside the Mosque.
Abriel: _________________________________________________
A. Excuse me, I think I should be going now.
B. Thank you so much. I feel very prepared now.
C. Oh! I am so sorry, but we do not do that here.
4. Presiding Officer: The table is now open for the nomination of the Chairperson of Anti-
Bullying Alliance.
Edgardo: I nominate Rizaldo Dizon for chairperson of the Anti-Bullying Alliance. Presiding
Officer: Rizaldo Dizon is nominated.
Berto: ___________________________________________________
Rosel: I second the motion.
A. Let Rizaldo Dizon be the chairperson of the Anti-Bullying Alliance.
B. I close the nominations for chairperson of the Anti-Bullying Alliance.
C. I move that the nominations for chairperson of the Anti-Bullying Alliance be closed.

5. Norman: Good morning. Beautiful day, isn’t it?

Daisy: It really is. By the way, I’m Daisy Parungao. ________________
Norman: I’m Norman Ignacio.
Nice to meet you.
Daisy: Nice to meet you, too.

A. Who are you?

B. May I know your name?
C. Whom have I the honor of speaking to?

Independent Assessment 3

Directions:

Match the situations in column A with the speech style in column B by writing the number of
your answer on the space before each number. Then, match the speech style in column B by
writing the letter of the dialog that corresponds to it from Column C.

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 What I Have Learned

Reflect on what you have learned after taking up this lesson. Copy and complete the chart
below.

THREE (3) THINGS I HAVE LEARNED FROM THE LESSON

TWO (2) QUESTIONS I STILL WANT TO ASK

What I Can Do

Connecting Lives. (Refer to pages 119-120 in your book)

Teenager and Parents Teenager and Peers Teenager and School Staff

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Questions to answer:

1. What is the degree of formality in each conversation? Place a check mark on the column
which corresponds with your answer

Degree of Formality LOW HIGH

Student-Parent

Student-Friend

Student-Teacher

2. How does our relationship with others influence the way we communicate with them?

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

Assessment

Directions: Read the statements carefully. Write the letter of your answer on the blank.
______1. Which of the following situations belongs to consultative speech style?
a. talking to a therapist or psychologist c. delivering a graduation speech
b. a coach giving last minute instructions to players d. grace before meal
______2. Which of the following situations employs a casual speech style?
a. delivering declamation piece c. talking to a friend about Mobile
Legends
b. stating wedding vows d. inquiring at a resort
______3. What type of speech style is fixed and remains unchanged?
a. intimate b. consultative c. formal d. frozen
______4. What speech style is considered to be “private”?
a. casual b. consultative c. intimate d. formal
______5. Which of the following situations employ a formal speech style?
a. delivering news reports c. leading the flag ceremony
b. reading a court order d. stating the Constitution’s Preamble

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______6. Which among the speech style is shared between or among close family
members?
a. casual b. frozen c. intimate d. formal
______7. Which of the following situations does NOT practice formal speech style?
a. ordering at a restaurant c. participating in an electoral debate
b. delivering an oratorical speech d. talking to a superior at work
______8. Which speech style is unidirectional and is used in formal settings?
a. casual b. intimate c. frozen d. formal
______9. What type speech style employs professional language?
a. casual b. frozen c. consultative d. formal
______10. Which speech style is commonly used in religion and laws?
a. casual b. frozen c. consultative d. formal
______11. Which of the following is an example of a frozen speech style?
a. deep conversation with a loved one c. financial report
b. The Lord’s prayer d. State of the Nation Address
______12. Which of the following words best describes formal speech style?
a. static b. professional c. regulated d. personal
______13. Which of the following words best describes intimate speech style?
a. static b. professional c. regulated d. personal
______14. What word best describes consultative speech style?
a. professional b. group c. dynamic d. rounded
______15. Which of the following statements is NOT true about communicative styles?
a. It can help you solve problems c. It is biased and unethical.
b. It can help you avoid conflicts d. it is important for having healthy relationships.

Additional Activities

In the advent of the “new normal”, schools will remain closed until such time that it is
safe to conduct face-to-face classes. Because of that, students will remain at home and
teachers will deliver the lesson the best possible way—distance learning through online and
modular approaches, television and radio instruction, and blended learning approach. With
this, Jamie felt that it would be difficult for her to interact again with people when the time
comes for schools to open and resume face-to-face classes.
Directions: Help Jamie greet the people she could come across by writing the
appropriate greeting for the following situations: Having snacks with friends, asking her
English teacher about their performance task, talking to the school principal, leading the flag
ceremony, and going to school with her older sister

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Comments/Reactions/Suggestions from Parent/Guardian:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Note: Practice Personal Hygiene Protocols at all times

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