Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III – Central Luzon
Schools Division of Bulacan
STA. MONICA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sta. Monica, Hagonoy, Bulacan

SECOND QUARTERLY ASSESSMENT

1. This strategy limits what a speaker can say to avoid ideas that are unnecessary and irrelevant to the topic
A. nomination B. restriction C. turn-taking D. topic-control
2. It involves moving from one topic to another
A. termination B. topic-shifting C. topic-control D. repair
3. This is a communicative strategy that we use when we want to establish a topic in a conversation
A. nomination B. restriction C. turn-taking D. topic-control
4. It is a communicative strategy used to end a conversation
A. termination B. topic-shifting C. topic-control D. repair
5. This strategy is used to address the problems encountered in a conversation
A. termination B. topic-shifting C. topic-control D. repair
6. Which of the following does not refer to nomination?
A. Interviewer asks the applicant about his personal and educational background
B. Tourists asking a local for direction
C. Shifting back to the main topic
D. Call the customer service for technical support
7. Which is true about turn-taking?
A. Another participant can take the role of the speaker
B. Speaker must not stop until he fulfills his purpose in a conversation
C. Speaker continues to speak
D. Speaker finishes talking
8. 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
9. 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 discussing a few more slides
C. Okay, thank you. But, going back to our topic…
D. Can I have the floor, please?
10. This is characterized by considering the kinds of audience and situations or environment in which the communication
takes place.
A. communicative strategy B. speech act C. speech context D. speech style
11. This type of speech context requires interaction with a small number of individuals.
A. Interpersonal B. Intrapersonal C. Public D. all of the above
12. This type of speech style occurs between and among family members.
A. casual B. consultative C. formal D. intimate
13. What is a perlocutionary act?
A. It is the resulting act of what is said. C. It is the actual act of uttering
B. It is the social function of what is said. D. It is the context of what is said
14. This type of speech context addresses a large number of audience.
A. Interpersonal B. Intrapersonal C. Public D. all of the above
15. This speech style remains unchanged. It mostly occurs in ceremonies.
A. Consultative B. Formal C. Casual D. Frozen
16. You felt happy thinking about how your teacher appreciated your hard work. Which type of speech context are you engaged in?
A. Intrapersonal B. Interpersonal C. Public D. Mass
17. If you are to deliver a graduation speech to your batch, in which speech context do you engage yourself?
A. Intrapersonal B. Interpersonal C. Public D. Mass
18. Which among the following best describes a dyad communication?
A. A confession of sins to a priest C. A facebook status
B. A public apology for a scandal D. A brainstorming activity with groupmates
19. It is a type of speech style used between or among participants who have a very personal relationship.
A. intimate B. casual C. consultative D. formal
20. Which of the following is true about “commissives”?
A. They are used for requests C. They change the external situation
B. They task people to do things D. They engage people to responsibilities/agreements
21. This speech writing process is done so you can tailor – fit your speech content and delivery to your audience.
A. Gathering Data C. Audience Analysis
B. Selecting a Speech Pattern D. Narrowing down the Topic
22. What data do you identify when conducting an audience analysis?
A. Demographic Details B. Best Topic C. Purpose D. Writing Patterns
23. It refers to the focal point of a speech which can be determined once you have decided on your purpose.
A. Topic B. Audience C. Purpose D. Data
24. Which part of the speech provides explanations, examples, or other details about the topic?
A. Introduction B. Body C. Conclusion D. Theme
25. A pattern used to present history, evolution or development.
A. Spatial Pattern B. Chronological Pattern C. Cause – Effect Pattern D. Comparison – Contrast
26. Which is not true about writing the conclusion?
A. Present a summary C. Provide key points of discussion
B. Repeat the key ideas presented D. Signal the end of your speech
 27. What function of a good introduction is evident when a speaker tells a joke or an anecdote or a powerful statement?
A. Establish credibility C. Preview main idea
B. Gain audience attention D. State the purpose of the speech
28. What function of introduction is used when a speaker shows the audience that he is reliable and trustworthy to discuss
the topic?
A. Establish credibility C. Preview main idea
B. Gain audience attention D. State the purpose of the speech
29. What term denotes the smooth transition of one sentence to another or one paragraph to another?
A. Duration B. Grammatical Correctness C. Logical Organization D. Word Choice
30. What function of introduction is used when a speaker shows the audience that he is reliable and trustworthy to discuss
the topic?
A. Establish credibility C. Preview main idea
B. Gain audience attention D. State the purpose of the speech
31. How can a certain speech act be considered a “declaration”?
A. If the speaker requests something to the listener
B. If the speaker’s statement creates a change in the situation
C. If the speaker expresses feelings
D. If the speaker has a purpose
32. Which of the following is true about “commissives”?
A. They are used for requests C. They change the external situation
B. They task people to do things D. They engage people to responsibilities/agreements
33. Which among the statements can be used to terminate the communication process?
A. Hey! Check this out. [Link] surely is interesting. C. I’ll talk to you later. D. Wanna say something?
34. One day, Gina and Marissa saw one another along the corridors. Marissa smiled and waved her hand to Gina. Approaching, Gina
said “Hi! How are you?” This communication strategy is exemplified here.
A. Nomination B. Repair C. Topic-shifting D. Turn-taking
35. To ensure that the topic is fully discussed and clarified, Mr. Cortez, the facilitator, tries his best to stir the conversation strictly
within the confines of the agenda. This communication strategy is employed here by Mr. Cortez.
A. Nomination B. Repair C. Topic-shifting D. Turn-taking
36. The teacher, due to modular distance learning delivery, has asked for the mobile numbers, email or social media accounts and
other contact information of the students. The corresponding illocutionary act of the utterance, “May I have your contact details
please?” is this.
A. Beg B. Demand C. Insist D. Request
37. Danica asked Olivia, “Have you talked to Ms. De Leon about our project?” The possible perlocutionary effect of this question is
shown in this act.
A. Olivia gets upset with Danica for the reminder.
B. Danica urges Olivia to converse with Ms. De Leon.
C. Ms. De Leon accepts Olivia and Danica’s project.
D. Olivia approaches Ms. De Leon regarding the project.
38. Noemi has memorized the “Panatang Makabayan” (Patriotic Oath) since her elementary days. She always recites it during the
morning ceremonies before the class starts. Reciting this oath is an example of this speech style.
A. Consultative B. Formal C. Frozen D. Intimate
39. “I promise to make up with you the next time,” Nica told her best friend Mary. Tell the classification of speech style used.
A. Casual B. Consultative C. Frozen D. Intimate
40. “I regret not being there when you need someone to talk to.” Max said to his little brother, Bran. Tell the classification of speech
style used.
A. Casual B. Consultative C. Frozen D. Intimate
41. The program’s master of ceremony stated, “We are about to start the program in less than a minute.” Identify the speech act used.
A. Illocutionary Act B. Locutionary Act C. Perlocutionary Act D. None of the above
42. What is one disadvantage of using a podium of a lectern in a speech?
A. Having adjustments in the volume of voice
B. Having the tendency to hide hands which hinders effective speaking
C. Having the difficulty in serving the audience
D. Having the tendency to project a bad posture
43. Swaying back and forth, scratching parts of your body, biting lips are examples of what distracting element in speaking?
A. Mannerisms B. Gap Fillers C. Facial Expressions D. Rate or Speed of Speaking
44. How can pronunciation and enunciation affect your speech?
A. It can make the audience feel your speech
B. It can either lead to clarity or confusion of the message
C. It can avoid monotone patterns
D. It can either lead to interest or boredom
45. This practice will guide during your speech delivery.
A. Concentrating on keeping eye contact
B. Highlighting keywords and phrases
C. Reading the text over and over orally.
D. Using the podium in practicing the speech
46 – 50. Create an audience profiling to be able to construct an effective speech that you will deliver in your class. Use the profiling the
table below.