SUMMATIVE TEST in ORAL COMMUNICATION

S.Y 2018-2019
Directions: Read and understand each item carefully and CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER. Write the letter on your answer sheets.
1. When delivering a speech, which of the following means of support is MOST likely to require the use of visual aids?

A. Statistics. B. Hypothetical example C. Testimony D. Anecdotes.

2. A speaker's credibility is MOST clearly determined by the audience's perception

A. Cleanliness and neatness B. Vocal pitch and volume. C. Posture and stance D. Competence and character. 3. In most
speech situations, each of the following should happen in an introduction EXCEPT

A. Creating suspense by withholding the central idea until the body of the speech.
B. Getting the attention and interest of the audience.
C. Previewing the body of the entire speech.
D. Establishing the speaker's credibility and good will
4. Which of the following should be emulated from good speakers
A.) How they walk B) How they laugh C.) How they connect with the audience D. How they walk away from thestage
5. How will you define impromptu speaking
A. Delivering a speech with advance preparation C. Delivering a speech without advance preparation
B. Writing an informative speech D. None of the above
6. Which of these must be avoided by the speaker?
A. He must convey precise information.
B. He must ensure that the information is understood by the audience.
C. He must inspire the audience to totally accept his point of view.
D. He must force the audience to totally accept his point of view.
7. Which of these must be avoided in a speech?
A. Illogical sounds B. Gestures C. Eye contact D. Interest
8. Which of the 8. following would NOT be a component of a demographic analysis of an audience?
A. Gender B. Group membership C. Age D. Disposition toward topic.
9. The quickest way to establish a communicative bond with a group of listeners is usually to
A. Relate a personal anecdote B. Introduce a visual aid C. Establish eye contact D. Ask a pointed, relevant question

10. Which of the following persons is most likely to deliver a manuscript speech?
A. a comedian C. a media personality B. a father D. a teacher
11. Restriction in communication refers to any________ you may have as a speaker.
A. Limitation B. noises C. ideas D. internal conflict
12. The primary idea of this communicative strategy is to give all communicators a chance to speak.
A. Nomination B. Restriction C. Turn-taking D. Topic-control
13. It involves moving from one topic to another. In other words, it is where one part of a conversation ends and where
another begins.
A. Topic Shifting B. Nomination C. Turn-taking D. Restriction
14. Which statement best describes nomination as a communicative strategy?
A. You give each other an equal opportunity to talk
B. You try to open a topic to the people you are talking to
C. It is moving from one topic to another
D. It is your limitation as a speaker

15. It refers to the conversation participants’ close-initiating expressions that end a topic in a conversation.
A. Turn-taking D. Nomination C. Topic-control D. Termination

16. Which statement reflects termination?

A. “Well then, I think we’re good. See you!” C. “I didn’t know about that.
B. ” “So, have you heard about the forest fire in Davao?” D. “You’re hired!”
17. Which statement reflects turn taking?
A. “Do you have anything to say?”
B. “Hey, how are you? I missed you!”
C. “Best regards to your parents! See you around!”
D. “Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can clearly understand what we want to say about
the issue.”
18. Which part of the speech restates the main idea?
A. Body B. Conclusion C. Introduction D. Transitio

19. Which of the following is the most essential tip in memorizing a speech?
A. Remember the difficult words C . Memorize every word.
B. Understand the main ideas by heart D. Memorize only the major details.

20. Which of the following speeches is delivered with little or no time at all?
A. manuscript spee B. extemporaneous speec C. entertainment speech D. impromptu speech

21. Which organizational pattern is best to use when you want to present a topic about the life of person?
A. biographical B. cause and Effect c. chronological pattern D. comparison and contrast

22. Which speech is delivered with the help of short notes or a

clear outline?
A. impromptu B. manuscript C. memorized D. extemporaneous

23. Which extemporaneous question is centred on whether a topic or principle is moral or immoral?
A. Is it a question policy? B. Is it a question of morality? C. Is it a question of fact? D. Is it a question of value?

24. Which of the following is the ultimate goal of an

entertainment speech?
A. to introduce new jokes C. . to discuss tips on how to be a comedian
B. to share goodwill and pleasure D. to share the funny side of life

25. Which of the following statements about speech delivery is true?

A. Speech delivery is about pronouncing words perfectlY C. . Public speaking is a talent and cannot be learned.
B. Effective speech delivery means connecting wit the audience and communicating the message
D. Good delivery lies in the intellectual words used the speech.
26. Which of the following is NOT an effective strategy in writing a speech?
A. Avoid jargon. B. Be sensitive to your audience. C. Write whatever comes to mind. D. Use contractions.
27. Which of the following is not a type of speech according to delivery?
A. Informative speech C. Manuscript speech B. Impromptu speech D. Extemporaneous speech
28. The following are different delivery situations except for one
A. Speaking in different venue B. Speaking in a concert C. Speaking with a microphone D. Speaking with a podium
29. The main reason for restricting the number of main points in a speech is to___________.
A. Prevent the speaker from having too many things to remember thus messing up
B. Not overload the audience with things they don't care about
C. Help the audience in grasping and remembering the ideas in the speech
D. Prevent long periods of listening, thus making the audience less likely to listen
30. Which of the following is a strong specific purpose statement for an Informative speech?
A. To persuade my audience to take action to protect themselves from vicious dogs.
B. To inform my audience about the different breeds dogs and about how to train dogs.
C. To inform my audience about the different breeds of dogs.
D. All of the above
31. "I am currently studying veterinary medicine, and I am working part-time at an animal clinic." This statement in the
introduction of the speech could best be described as
A. gaining attention C. revealing the topic
B. establishing credibility D. bragging

32. A speech about the steps in the process of hooking up your computer to AOL (America On Line) would probably best be
organized according to what pattern of organization?
A. topical C. chronological
B. causal D. problem-solution
33. The central goal of the informative speaker is to____________.

A. make sure the audience likes the speaker

B. make sure the audience likes the topic
C. make sure the audience retains the information
D. make sure the audience does what the speaker asks
them

34. Which of the following is an effective speech delivery

technique?
A. Pause to emphasize words.
B. Rarely look the audience in the eye.
C. Always be formal and serious.
D. Use filler words to avoid dead air.

35. Which of the following is not a power principle in speech

editing?
A. Edit for focus C. Edit for clarity
B. Edit for continuity D.Edit for harmony