1 SAN JUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL 16.

It is another nonthreatening approach when you want to gather

Handong, Libmanan Camarines Sur data or the consensus of others to be able to provide information.
S/Y 2022-2023 A. Small Talk C. Light control Talk
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT B. Search Talk D. Heavy - Control Talk
NAT PRACTICE TEST
17. This talk is designed to place blame and to control or regulate
NAME: _________________________YR.& people. This creates defensiveness on the part of the receiver and is
SEC._________ rarely, if ever, appropriate.
Directions: Read the given statements comprehensively, shade the A. Heavy – Control Talk C. Search Talk
correct answer on your answer sheet..Please do not write anything B. Light Control Talk D. Small Talk
on this questionnaire.
18. The city mayor presents her strategies to execute the plans in a
1. Which is NOT an element of the communication process? public forum.
A. Message B. Sender C. Technology D. Receiver A. Emotional Expression C. Control
B. Information dissemination D. Social Interaction
2. In the communication process, decoding takes place
A. by the sender C. when replying 19. The President delivers his State of the Nation Address.
B. within the message D. by the receiver A. Emotional Expression C. Information dissemination
B. Control D. Social Interaction
3. An error or mistake in a document due to encoding is a sample of
a barrier. 20. James greets May; then, they start talking about their plans for
A. True B. Maybe C. False D. It doesn't tell the holidays.
4. This is the process by which one exchanges ideas, facts, opinions, A. Motivation C. Social Interaction
or emotions with another person. B. Information dissemination D. Control
A. Talking C. Communication
B. Reporting D. Conversation 21. Mona shares her personal frustrations with Chona.
A. Emotional Expression C. Control
5. This is the element of communication which refers to the one B. Information dissemination D. Social Interaction
initiating the conversation.
A. Receiver C. Channel 22. Which proponent of the communication model says that
B. Sender D. Context communication is linear?
A. Schramm Model C. Shannon-Weaver
6. This is the means or tool by which a message is transmitted. B. Charles Osgood's Model D. Dance
A. Noise B. Context C. Channel D. Sender
23. This theorist refers transmission model of communication as that
7. Johnny has a habit of ignoring the message of his mother. Which involves signal.
element is referring to Johnny's response to the message? A. Shannon-Weaver C. Schramm
A. Channel B. Participation C. Context D. Feedback B. Charles Osgood's D. Dance

8. When we convert a message into actions, it is called__________ 24. He showed communication as a dynamic or two-way process in
A. decoding B. encoding C. listening D. feedback loop which there is interactive relationship between the source and the
receiver of the message.
9. This is the response of the decoder once the message conveyed A. Osgood C. Shannon
reaches him/her. This can be a frown, a smile, or a verbal comment. B. Schramm D. Weaver
A. Message B. Medium C. Noise D. Feedback
25. The following elements are added to the Transactional Model,
10. Communication skills are helpful in EXCEPT:
A. teaching B. asking questions C. listening D. all of the above A. nonverbal communication C. context
B. feedback D. meaning
11. Margie names four ingredients for Kyla to buy at the grocery
store. Who is the sender of the message? 26. Which of the following is NOT true of the Shannon Weaver
A. Kyla B. Margie C. grocery store D. ingredients Model of Communication?
A. Message does not consist of written and spoken words.
12. The School Principal gives his speech during the first School B. The model does not introduce the concept of noise.
Recognition program. Who is the receiver of the message? C. It is a two-way process.
A. recognition program C. Principal D. all of the above
B. the parents D. the students
27. The following are the main elements of Wilbur Schramm's
13. It is an example of an audience feedback? simplified communication model (1954), EXCEPT;
A. Laughter C. Half-closed eyelids A. barrier C. channel
B. Silence D. all of the above B. speaker / source D. receiver

14.One function of communication is to exercise restraint or direction 28. Frank Dance introduced the Helical model under this model of
formally or informally. communication.
A. Control C. Motivation A. Linear C. Transmission
B. Social interaction D. Information dissemination B. Transactional D. Interactive
29. The characteristic of the communication model such as
15. It is that type of talk that refers to the tactful use of power to get “communication evolves from the very first day until the existing
results and may be used to motivate people. moment is high:”
A. Straight Talk C. Light Control Talk A. Linear C. Transmission
B. Heavy - Control Talk D. Search Talk B. Transactional D. Interactive

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30. This Transactional Model that shows the development of B. Technology D. Receiver
communication on how the knowledge-base of a person deepens
and expands throughout life is introduced by: 40. Communication is_______________________.
A. Wilbur Schramm C. Frank Dance A. a process
B. Shannon-Weaver D. Wilbert Schindler B. form ONLY one to many
C. verbal only
31. Which functions of communication was described in this situation: D. transmission of information with passive recipients
Doctors’ Prescription
“Take your medicine 3 times a day.” 41. These characteristics emphasize the lack of feedback in the
Parents’ Instruction to their child Linear Model of Communication, EXCEPT:
“Wash the dishes now, or else I won’t allow you to go to the party A. It has one-way communication.
later.” B. It is a simple communication act.
Friends giving advice on what to do C. It values psychological more than social effects.
“Move on. He doesn’t love you anymore” D. It focuses on persuasion rather than on mutual understanding.
A. Control C.Emotional expression
B. Motivation D.Information dissemination 42. When a communication is affected by the society, culture,
situations, psychological or sociological events or experiences of the
32. Which functions of communication was described in this situation: sender and receiver, this element is known as:
A.“Did you know that there’s a secret apartment at the top of the A. Channel C. Feedback
Eiffeltower?” B. Context D. Field of Experience
A.Social interaction C. Emotional expression
B. Motivation D. Information dissemination 43. The linear model was the first kind of model that experts have
made to understand the process of communication. The following are
33.Which functions of communication was described in this situation: the remarkable characteristics of the linear model, EXCEPT:
“I’m so glad that you came into my life.” A. complex
“I like you so much! B. unidirectional
“Are you false teeth? It’s because I can’t smile without you.” C. persuasion not mutual understanding
Expressing one’s ambition D. values psychological over social effects
“I want to finish up my studies with good grades to be accepted in a a
good university.” 44. The Shannon-Weaver model (1949), also known as the
Expressing a need transmission model and the mother of all communication models is
“I need you in my life.” one best example of a one-way or linear process of communication
Expressing prayers consisting of five elements which have been criticized for missing
“We pray for those who suffered a broken heart from their crush.” one element in the communication process, what is that missing
A.Social interaction C. Emotional expression element?
B. Motivation D. Information dissemination A. Source C. Encoder
B. Decoder D. Feedback
34. In the communication process, decoding takes place_________.
A. by the sender 45. Nonverbal cues impact the communication process in a variety of
B. within the message ways. Which one is not one of the appropriate ways?
C. when dealing effectively with the element of noise A. Eliciting C. Replacing
D. by the receiver B. Confirming D. Contradicting

35.In communication, negative motivation can lead into the following 46. In which of the following situation is a verbal communication
conditions, EXCEPT for: necessary?
A. social anxiety A. Running to a track meet
B. feeling upset stomach B. Hurrying to your classroom
C. communication apprehension C. Listening to a radio program
D. public speaking anxiety D. Calling someone on the phone

36.Communication anxiety happens when a person becomes fearful 47. The following are forms of non- verbal communication, EXCEPT:
of communicating with another person or a group. Signs of A. clapping C. frowning
apprehension include B. reciting in class D. hugging a friend
A. Uncomfortable feeling when speaking to a small group or people
B. Sweaty palms or feeling upset stomach also known as butterflies 48. Nana Delia would like to ask Rico about an upcoming event on
in the stomach Monday. In the communication process, Nana Delia is in the step of
C. A person hesitates or avoids speaking in front of a large group or _____.
large audience A. giving feedback
D. A person feels threatened and scared of what other people say or B. activating the stimulus
think about them C. decoding the message
D. ending the conversation
37. This is when a person hesitates or avoids speaking in front of a
large group or large audience. This communication anxiety refers to: 49. Which of the following is NOT a channel?
A. shyness C. social anxiety A. Letter C. E-mail
B. public speaking D. context apprehension B. Phone Call D. Environment
38. Heavy- Control Talk is designed to place blame and to control or 50. Maria has a habit of ignoring the messages of her classmates.
regulate people. Its purpose includes the following, EXCEPT for: Which of the following elements is usually missing from interactions
A. to blame C. to attack with Maria?
B. to demand D. to center or an issue A. Channel C. Context
B. Feedback D. Participation
39. Which is NOT an element of the communication process?
A. Message C. Sender
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2 SAN JUAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL Direction: Identify as to which element of communication model the
Handong, Libmanan Camarines Sur following statements belongs to.
S/Y 2022-2023 A. Producer of the message
ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT B. Signals adapted for transmission
NAT PRACTICE TEST C. Encoder of the message into signals
D. Decoder of the message from the signal
NAME: _________________________YR.&
SEC._________ 12. receiver -D
Directions: Read the given statements comprehensively, shade the 13. channel -B
correct answer on your answer sheet..Please do not write anything 14. transmitter -C
on this questionnaire. 15. source-A
1. The process of giving and receiving information between a human
16. Which of the following is NOT included in the process of
source and a human receiver using words, symbols or actions is
communication?
called__________.
A. The receiver gets the message.
A. process C. communication
B. The speaker generates an idea.
B. transmission D. telecommunication
C. The receiver transcribes the message based on the context.
D. The speaker encodes an idea or converts the idea into words or
2. An element of communication that convey messages by
actions.
converting their thoughts into symbols or observable signal such as
words.
17. She tells him, “Rico, mahal kita bilang kaibigan.” What process of
A. Sender C. Channels
communication defines the statement?
B. Receiver D. Messages
A. The receiver gets the message.
B. The receiver sends or provides feedback.
3. An element of communication which converts symbols into
C. The speaker transmits or sends out the message.
thoughts.
D. The receiver decodes or interprets the message based on the
A. Conduit C. Encoding
context.
B. Schema D. Decoding
Direction. Determine the function of communication used in the
4. They are observable signals transmitted from sender to receiver.
statements below.
A. Verbal C. Nonverbal
A. Motivation
B. Symbols D. Sign language
B. Regulation/control
C. Social interaction
5. It refers to the field of experience where culture and experience
D. Information (inquiring, sharing, giving)
work altogether.
A. Schema C. Feedback
18. “Let me say that, whatever may happen, I am here for you”. C
B. Register D. Speech act
19. “I need to understand how my bill was computed”. D
20. “Did you know that some earphones can be used as
6. The symbol that usually comes in a form of spoken words or
microphones?” D
anything else out of the mouth of the speaker is known as
21. “I will always be your friend”. C
____________.
22. “I want you to be happy”. A
A. Verbal C. Sign language
23. “That’s not the right thing to do”. B
B. Nonverbal D. Printed symbols
24. “You are all required to follow the house rules”. B
7. An interruption at any form that reduces the quality of the signal
25. The actions that are done by just “saying them” is called
sent by the sender through the channel.
_____________.
A. Noise C. Transmission
A. Spoken words C. Speech style
B. Environment D. Communication breakdown
B. Speech acts D. Feedbacking
8. A type of communication which involves talking to people or limited 26. Which of the following is the act that implies the speaking part of
number of people. the process?
A. Public C. Interpersonal A. Consultative act C. Locutionary act
B. Intercultural D. Intrapersonal B. Illocutionary act D. Perlocutionary act
9. This is the type of communication which undertakes deliberation 27. The part of the speech acts that are not done by just saying
because you are talking to people of different culture. them, but in need of evidence of action.
A. cultural C. Cross-cultural A. Declarative C. Locutionary
B. Intercultural D. Cultural speech B. Performative D. Illocutionary
10. The type of communication in which the speaker is talking to 28. Which of these types of communication requires a lot of caution
“oneself”, meditating and encouraging in making life’s choices. since it involves race, beliefs, customs, and traditions?
A. Self-talk C. interpersonal A. Public C. Intrapersonal
B. Intrapersonal D. Self-motivation B. Intercultural D. Interpersonal

29. A speech style that is characterized by a very formal style, not

11. Known as the mother of all communication model which also really intended to give a particular message, but to allow the reader
depicts communication as a linear or one-way process consisting of find meanings for oneself.
five elements. A. Casual C. Frozen
A. Weaver’s Model C. Transaction Model B. Formal D. Consultative
B. Shannon’s Model D. Shannon-Weaver Mode

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Direction. Read the statement below and identify the DMIS 42. Non-verbal communication includes element that develops the
development stage of the given experience. Choose the letter with physical aspect of the speaker, thus, this is beneficial not only for
the BEST answer. health but also for relating others while speaking.
A. denial C. integration This refers to:
B. defense D. acceptance A. Poise C. Posture
B. Gesture D. Body structure

30. “I can look at things from the perspective of various cultures.” B 43. The speaker’s message can be visualized through it and also
helps the speaker
31. “These people and I have different values and experiences, and I express his/her point very well. It refers to:
think we can learn A. Body posture C. Facial expression
from one another.” C B. Facial gestures D. Hand and Body gestures

32. “Their ways are better than my own: I wish I were one of them.” D 44. “You won’t understand if I explain; you’re too young.” What is the
element being misrepresented by the bias or insensitivity?
33. “All cities are the same, they have tall buildings, fast food chains, A. age C. religion
and coffee shops.” A B. culture D. social status

34. An element of verbal communication in which the speaker will do

well to repeat his or her utterances especially if the content of the 45. Which of the following statements has the element of religion
utterance is difficult to understand. being misrepresented by the bias or insensitivity?
A. word rhythm C. proof reading A. “Japanese people are rigid and stoic!’.
B. word pauses D. repetition rephrasing B. “Don’t buy those shades; only low-class people wear those.”
C. “Do not bother on things that only old people can understand.”D.
35. The following are traits that define a competent intercultural “Catholic and Protestants do have big differences, but we must
communicator, EXCEPT: respect each other’s beliefs.”
A. Politeness C. Open-mindedness
B. Stereotype D. Reflectiveness or mindfulness 46. Which of the following statement uses nomination as
communicative strategy?
36. In verbal communication, the use of language is depending on A. “Now, it’s your turn to ask questions”.
the formality of the communication setting, participants, and topic B. “Go on with your ideas. I’ll let you finish first before I say
also known as ___________. something.”
A. Appropriate form of language C. “Have you heard the news about the latest achievement of our
B. Appropriateness of the setting school?”
C. Appropriateness of the occasion D. “Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can
D. Appropriateness of the audience clearly
understand what we want to say about the issue.”
37. While delivering a message, in what manner the speaker shows
his/her attitude toward the listener? 47. The president delivers his last State of the Nation address. What
A. Through his/her tone function of communication is used in the situation?
B. Through his/her mood A. Control
C. Through his/her rhythm B. Motivation
D. Through his/her loud/soft voice C. Emotional expression
D. Information dissemination
38. In the process of delivering a speech, when is the time where the
speaker allows the listener to process what he/she said? 48. The situations below are using the function of motivation in
A. During pauses communication, EXCEPT:
B. During breathing A. Sheena delivers her valedictory address.
C. During end of the rhythms B. Phoebe share her insights on how to live peacefully despite a
D. During paragraph shifting’s complicated life.
C. A successful entrepreneur with disabilities shares his challenges
39. The element that implies on the importance of emphasis which and struggles in life.
can be achieved by both speaking loudly or softly to emphasize a D. A tourist guide orients a group of tourists on safety measures and
point. precautions in the heritage site.
A. Loudness and tone
B. Softness and rhymes
49. Which of the following situation is NOT a consultative speech
C. Loudness and softness
style?
D. Softness and vividness
A. Asking advice for a research paper
B. Talking to a counselor or psychiatrist
40. In non-verbal communication, the lack of this element on the part
C. Consulting a doctor about your health issues
of the speaker can mean several things and to maintain it will give an
D. Having a one-on-one conversation with a loved one
impression of being serious.
A. Posture C. Eye contact
B. Gesture D. Facial expression 50. Below are statements that explain intercultural communication.
All of them are correct, but only one is accurate.
41. Whether in verbal or non-verbal communication, we use this A. It pertains to communication among people from different
element of space and distance to indicate the closeness of the nationalities.
speaker to his/her listener, this refers to: B. It is the sending and receiving of messages across language and
A. Premix C. Proxemics cultures.
B. Promix D. Proxemical C. It can flow smoothly and become very interesting for a cross-
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meanings while bringing in their varied cultural backgrounds.

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