OralCom11 - Q2 - Q#1-Functions of Communication
OralCom11 - Q2 - Q#1-Functions of Communication
Directions: Identify the function of communication used in each of the following situations. Choose the answer from the
list below.
A. regulation/control
B. social interaction
C. motivation
D. information
E. emotional expression
_____________________1. The teacher reads and discusses classroom policies to her students.
_____________________2. Ross greets Rachel; then they start talking about their plans for the holidays.
_____________________3. Phoebe shares her insights on how to live peacefully despite a complicated life.
_____________________4. Monica shares her personal frustrations with Chandler.
_____________________5. The Geometry teacher lectures about Mathematical concepts.
_____________________6. Sheila delivers her valedictory speech.
_____________________7. The President delivers his last State of the Nation Address.
_____________________8. A television personality thanks the supportive moviegoers during an interview.
_____________________9. The city mayor presents his strategies to execute the plans in a public forum.
_____________________10. A tourist guide orients a group of tourists about a heritage site.
Directions. Answer the following questions carefully. Copy the letter of the answer in a sheet of paper.
1. "I love you" is an example of expression that produces what function of communication?
a. Motivation b. Social Interaction c. Emotional Expression d. Information
2. "I want to be a billionaire" is a form expressing what function of communication?
a. Motivation b. Emotional Expression c. Social Interaction d. Information
3. “The Philippine Normal University was established in 1901" is an example of giving information using what language
form?
a. Information b. Social Interaction c. Emotional Interaction d. Motivation
4. "Really?" is a language form for expressing what function of communication?
a. Social Interaction b. Emotional Expression c. Control d. Information
Directions. Read each statement below carefully. Write T if you think the statement is TRUE and F if you think the
statement is FALSE.
__________1. The five functions of communication are regulation/control, social interaction, motivation, information,
and emotional expression.
__________2. Regulatory communication refers to giving orders or directions, making requests or attempting influence
the actions of others, and accepting or refusing directions.
__________3. In social interaction or shared attention with others, the individual is communicating not only to meet his
own desires and needs but also to socially interact with the people around him.
__________4. Emotional function is the fundamental requirement of being able to adapt and adjust oneself to
environment.
__________5. Information expression function refers to how one conveys emotional experience through verbal and
nonverbal behavior.