SANTO NIÑO SCHOOL OF ROXAS, INC.
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Magsaysay St., Paclasan, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro
Senior High School Department _________
Midterm Examination in Oral Communication
First Quarter – First Semester
ALL GRADE 11
NAME: ________________________________________________ SECTION: _____________________
(Last Name) (First Name) (Middle Name) DATE:
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GENERAL RULE: PRAY first and ask for GOD’S GUIDANCE before taking this exam. As much as
possible, avoid erasures. Use black pen in answering. Kindly double-check your answers in all
items before submitting it to your teacher. Good luck and may God bless your mind and hand as
you answer this test.
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read the statement carefully and choose the best answer from the choices. Blacken the oval
that corresponds to the letter of your answer
1.) This pertains to a systematic description of a phenomenon or abstract process.
A.) Aristotle’s model C.) Communication
B.) Berlo’s Model D.) Model of communication
2.) He is a British communication theorist who defined model as a selective representation in
verbal or diagrammatic form of mass communication.
A.) Aristotle B.) Denis Mcwell C.) Laswell D.) Denis McQuial
3.) This model is described as one-way communication.
A.) Transactional model C.) Linear model
B.) Interactive model D.) Horizontal model
4.) This is the oldest communication model that dates back to 300 BC.
A.) Laswell’s model C.) Shannon-Weaver model
B.) Aristotle’s model D.) Berlo’s S-M-C-R model
5.) This model is a two-way process of exchanging ideas, messages, and information, used in
internet-based and mediated communication.
A.) Transactional model C.) Model of communication
B.) Linear Model D.) Interactive model
6.) This model is a cooperative process in which communicators co-create the process of
communication, influencing its outcome and efectiveness.
A.) Transactional model C.) Model of communication
B.) Linear Model D.) Interactive model
7.) It is a factor that garbles or makes the message less clear.
A.) Channel B.) Feedback C.) Noise D.) Message
8.) This model is unique for it provides a detailed account of the key elements in each step.
A.) Aristotle’s model B.) Westley’s Model C.) Berlo’s Model D.) Barlund’s model
9.) This model is known as the mother of all communication models.
A.) Laswell’s model C.) Shannon-Weaver model
B.) Aristotle’s model D.) Berlo’s S-M-C-R model
10.) This model introduces environmental and cultural factors to the process of
communication.
A.) Wesley and Maclean’s model C.) Shannon-Weaver model
B.) Osgood-Schramm’s model D.) Berlo’s S-M-C-R model
II. IDENTIFICATION
Directions: Identify the following statements by choosing the answer from the box below. Write your answer
on the space provided before the number.
Field of experience Ethos Feedback Maclean’s model
Attitude Logos Code Elements
Sender Physiological Noise Laswell’s model Knowledge
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____________11.) In Aristotle’s model of communication, it is the only active member.
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____________12.) It refers to the effort to convince your audience of your credibility or character.
____________13.) This element is essential to know whether the receiver understands the message or not.
____________14.) It refers to the effort to convince your audience by using logic and reason.
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____________15.) This occurs when health issues affect the ability of the sender to speak or the receiver to
listen.
____________16.) According to this model, communication is the transmission of a message with the effect as
the result.
____________17.) It refers to the clarity of the information which the source wants to transfer to the receiver.
____________18.) This includes gestures, body language, and facial expressions.
____________19.) All the elements, verbal and nonverbal, need to be accurate if you do not want your
message
to get distorted and misinterpreted.
____________20.) It represents a person’s culture, past experiences, and personal history.
III. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE
Directions: Modify the statement. Write TRUE if the underlined word/s indicates factual information. If it is
false,
write and replace it with the correct word/s. Write your answer on the space provided before the
number.
____________21.) According to Westley and Maclean model, the communication process does not start with
the source/sender, but rather with psychological factors.
____________22.) Political leaders, celebrities, or social media influencers are considered as opinion leaders.
____________23.) Osgood-Schramm model asserts that there is no difference between a sender and a
receiver.
____________24.) The source has to properly discard the message to ensure the receiver will understand it
correctly.
____________25.) Social system is the script of the conversation.
____________26.) All our senses are the channels that help us communicate with one another.
____________27.) The Westley and Maclean model consists of eight crucial components.
____________28.) Gatekeepers are editors of the message’s senders are trying to communicate to receivers.
____________29.) In Barnlund’s transactional model, private cues pertain to environmental cues.
____________30.) Transactional model is straightforward and is used mainly in marketing, sales, and PR, in
communication with customers.
IV.) DIAGRAM CONSTRUCTION (31-40)
Directions: Choose any communication model of your choice. Illustrate it with clear labels and show the flow
of
communication. In one or two sentences, explain how your chosen model operates. Your answer
will be graded based on the criteria given below. Write your answer on the space provided.
Categories Rating
ACCURACY OF DIAGRAM (6 points)
Diagram is correct, clearly labeled, and matches the chosen communication model
EXPLANATION QUALITY (4 points)
The explanation accurately and concisely describes how the model works.
COMPLETENESS (1 points)
Both the diagram and explanation are complete and follow all instructions.
TOTAL
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ARJAY O. MENDOZA & ISABEL JOY M. EVANGELIO SAREN QUINCY S. SANCHEZ
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Subject Teachers English Learning Area
Coordinator
Noted and Verified by: Approved by:
ROXAN G. PANAGSAGAN AILEEN D. LOMIO
SHS Coordinator Teacher-In-Charge
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