Department of Education

Region III
Division of City Schools
West District
AMSIC INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Angeles City
SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION IN ORAL COMMUNICATION IN CONTEXT (Grade 11)

Name: _____________________________________ Score:________________________________

Year & Section: _____________________________ Date:________________________________

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS: Read the test items carefully. Shade the circle corresponding to the letter
of your answer for each item.

1. This refers to an utterance that a speaker makes to achieve an intended effect.

a. Speech act c. Speech performance
b. Speech delivery d. Speech writing

2. By uttering the locution, “Please close the door”, the speaker requests the addressee to
close the door. This speech act shows ______________.
a. Locutionary act c. Perlocutionary act
b. Illocutionary act d. Performative act

3. By uttering the locution, “Please close the door”, the addressee is led to act upon the
request. This resulting act of what is said is called ______________.
a. Locutionary act c. Perlocutionary act
b. Illocutionary act d. Performative act

4. A type of illocutionary act in which the speaker tries to make the addressee perform an
action is called ___________.
a. assertive b. commissive c. directive d. expressive

5. All of the following can be classified as assertive speech act, EXCEPT

a. boasting b. concluding c. requesting d. swearing

6. “I will do my best to finish my studies.” What classification of speech act was shown in the
statement?
a. commissive b. directive c. expressive d. declaration

7. “You are fired!” By saying that someone is fired, an employer causes or brings about the
person’s unemployment, thus changing his external situation. This can be classified as
____________.
a. commissive b. directive c. expressive d. declaration

8. Gigi is an exchange student and a native English speaker. What should she consider when
communicating with the locals?

9. When you employ this communicative strategy, you try to open a topic with the people you
are talking to.
a. Nomination b. Restriction c. Repair d. Turn-taking

10. This refers to any limitation you may have as a speaker.

a. Nomination b. Restriction c. Repair d. Turn-taking

11. This pertains to the process by which people decide who takes the conversational floor.
a. Termination b. Topic Control c. Topic Shifting d. Turn-taking

12. This refers to signaling the end of the topic in the conversation.
a. Termination b. Topic Control c. Topic Shifting d. Turn-taking

13. This involves moving from one topic to another.

a. Termination b. Topic Control c. Topic Shifting d. Turn-taking
14. Which among the following situations show topic control?
a. The teacher lays out the coverage of her discussion.
b. The student is reporting about news writing and then shifts to feature writing.
c. Former classmates greet one another for a while and say goodbye to each other
afterwards.
d. Two friends take turns in telling each other stories about how they each of them spent
their vacation.

15. All of the following situations show repair, EXCEPT

a. Two friends say “I am so sorry” to each other.
b. The students are explaining the topic assigned to them.
c. The teacher explains the correction of the wrong information given.
d. The two close friends move from one conversation topic to another.

16. All of the following situations show restriction, EXCEPT

a. The students introduce themselves to the class.
b. A news reporter interviews a government official.
c. Student reporters take turns in discussing the topic assigned to them.
d. The teacher sets the topics for reporting. The reports shall be limited to three topics.

17. Bella told her parents that she would like to attend her dream university. She talked about
the same thing to her friends. In what manner her communicative strategies adjusted in
those two situations?
a. Her talk with her friends can be casual.
b. Her talk with her parents can be intimate, especially if they show support.
c. Both a and b
d. None of the above

18. This type of speech provides the audience with a clear understanding of a concept or idea.
a. Argumentative speech c. Informative speech
b. Entertainment speech d. Persuasive speech

19. This type of speech amuses the audience.

a. Argumentative speech c. Informative speech
b. Entertainment speech d. Persuasive speech

20. This type of speech seeks to provide the audience with favorable or acceptable ideas that
can influence their own ideas and decisions.
a. Argumentative speech c. Informative speech
b. Entertainment speech d. Persuasive speech

21. All of the following describes an extemporaneous speech, EXCEPT

a. Speaking with limited preparation c. Delivered conversationally
b. Guided by notes or outline d. Unrehearsed speech

22. All of the following describes a memorized speech, EXCEPT

a. Speaking with advanced preparation c. Reciting a written message, verbatim
b. Planned and rehearsed speech d. Spoken conversationally

23. All of the following describes reading from a manuscript, EXCEPT

a. Speaking with advanced preparation c. Reading aloud a written message
b. Planned and rehearsed speech d. Spoken conversationally

24. It is a reading desk with a stand and a slanted top.

a. lectern b. podium c rostrum d. all of the above

25. Its main function is to increase the volume of your voice, not to clarify the pronunciation and
enunciation of words.
a. megaphone b. microphone c. sound system d. synthesizer

26. Kevin is going to deliver a speech in front of his classmates regarding the mysteries of the
world. Which technique should he follow to deliver his speech well?
a. Use a conversational style more often.
b. Remember to adjust your volume to the size of the audience and the venue.
c. Look your audience members in the eye so they will feel that they are part of your
speech.
d. All of the above
27. Which is an advantage of speaking to a specific audience size?
a. You will feel more relaxed due to the atmosphere of the venue.
b. You will be more exposed to different venues, which will add to your public speaking
experience.
c. Notes can be placed on the slanted top and will work best for extemporaneous and
manuscript speeches.
d. You can determine your approach with your audience: more intimate and personal for a
smaller size; more formal for a larger size.

28. Which is an advantage of speaking in an open-air venue?

a. You will feel more relaxed due to the atmosphere of the venue.
b. You will be more exposed to different venues, which will add to your public speaking
experience.
c. Notes can be placed on the slanted top and will work best for extemporaneous and
manuscript speeches.
d. You can determine your approach with your audience: more intimate and personal for a
smaller size; more formal for a larger size.

29. Which is an advantage of speaking in different venues?

a. You will feel more relaxed due to the atmosphere of the venue.
b. You will be more exposed to different venues, which will add to your public speaking
experience.
c. Notes can be placed on the slanted top and will work best for extemporaneous and
manuscript speeches.
d. You can determine your approach with your audience: more intimate and personal for a
smaller size; more formal for a larger size.

30. Which is an advantage of speaking with a lectern/podium?

a. You will feel more relaxed due to the atmosphere of the venue.
b. You will be more exposed to different venues, which will add to your public speaking
experience.
c. Notes can be placed on the slanted top and will work best for extemporaneous and
manuscript speeches.
d. You can determine your approach with your audience: more intimate and personal for a
smaller size; more formal for a larger size.

31. Which is the best tip one can use when speaking with a microphone?
a. Check the microphone if it functions well.
b. Stand straight, as good posture exudes confidence.
c. Check the venue prior to your speaking engagement.
d. In a small venue, you may not use a microphone, but you need to manage your voice’s
volume well.

32. Rico will conduct a meeting with the student council. How should he approach the
audience?
a. He should use a formal tone in his language.
b. He should use an informal tone in his language.
c. He should use a personal tone in his language.
d. He should use a conversational tone in his language.

33. Elaine will deliver an inspiring speech to students her age. How could she connect with her
audience?
a. She should maintain eye contact.
b. Her gestures should match the message she means to share.
c. Her facial expressions should match the emotions she would like to portray.
d. All of the above

34. Which component of the writing process entails looking into the profile of your target
audience?
a. audience analysis b. outline c. purpose d. topic

35. The purpose for writing and delivering a speech can be classified into the following,
EXCEPT
a. entertainment b. informative c. persuasive d. purposive

36. This is the focal point of your speech.

a. audience analysis b. outline c. purpose d. topic
 37. This is the stage of speech writing where you collect ideas, information, sources and references
relevant or related to your specific topic.
a. data gathering b. editing/revising c. outlining d. writing patterns

38. This refers to structures that will help you organize the ideas related to your topic.
a. data gathering b. editing/revising c. outlining d. writing patterns

39. Which of the following speech topics uses a biographical writing pattern?
a. The effects of overeating
b. The significant events in EDSA Revolution
c. Describing the life and works of Dr. Jose Rizal
d. Why Barangay Amsic should promote the 3Rs

40. Which of the following speech topics uses a comparison/contrast writing pattern?
a. Why should someone visit the Philippines
b. Which generation is better: Gen Y or Gen Z
c. The effects of spending too much time on the internet
d. The learning tracks for the Senior High School in the Philippines

41. Which of the following speech topics uses a chronological writing pattern?
a. History of the Philippines
b. What are the best TV shows this year
c. How to increase Philippines’ literacy rate
d. The relationship of the evolution of language and internet memes

42. Aaron has written his speech on effective study habits. What should be his next step?
a. He should edit his speech by looking out for errors in mechanics.
b. He should make sure that the study habits he identified were indeed, effective.
c. He should create a good enough introduction to capture his audience’s attention.
d. He should rehearse in front of a mirror to check his gestures, then rehearse with a friend.

43. All of the following are disadvantages of the manuscript method, EXCEPT
a. More time is needed for the preparation of this type of speech, compared to others.
b. If you fail to practice your speech, you might be glued to your speech all throughout.
c. There is a tendency to ignore the audience and neglect responding to their feedback.
d. Since this type of speech follows a word-for-word method, you might be tempted to skip
practicing the speech.

44. What should you do to be prepared for a manuscript method speech?

a. Prepare the speech. c. Practice the speech.
b. Highlight keywords in the manuscript. d. All of the above

45. What is the advantage of the memorized speech?

a. You do not need notes anymore.
b. You might memorize the speech mechanically.
c. You might forget what you are supposed to say.
d. You might be too tied to remembering your script.

46. Which type of speech is delivered with the help of short notes and a clear outline?
a. argumentative b. extemporaneous c. impromptu d. manuscript

47. This is a question answerable by yes or no.

a. question of fact b. question of value c. question of policy d. none

48. This question is centered on whether a topic is good or bad, moral or immoral, just or unjust.
a. question of fact b. question of value c. question of policy d. none

49. Which among the following topics show question of policy?

a. What are the merits of homework?
b. Should the “No Homework Policy” be approved?
c. Does homework cause too much stress to students?
d. Do assignments develop a sense of responsibility to students?

50. Karen will perform an extemporaneous speech in front of the class. What should she keep in
mind to have a successful performance?
a. She should grab attention of the audience with a striking one-liner.
b. She should explore other main points, but always refer back to the thesis.
c. She should state the central idea of the extemporaneous speech in one declarative sentence.
d. All of the above

“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” – Psalm 90:12