PERIOD 2 RATIO

WEEK 1: PURPOSIVE COMMUNICATION

1. Which of the following refers to the process of creating and exchanging meaning through symbolic interaction?
A. pronunciation C. projection
B. B. enunciation D. communication

2. Which of the following uses words with which we express our ideas, feelings, and attitudes?
A. verbal communication C. intrapersonal communication
B. non-verbal communication D. interpersonal communication

3. Which of the following refers to an element of communication that helps the person discovers how his/her message is being
received – whether accepted or refused?
A. feedback C. channel
B. noise D. message

4. During the symposium, Pat was very inattentive due to nervousness since he was tasked to give the wrap up of the entire event.
What did Pat experience?
A. semantic noise C. psychological noise
B. physiological noise D. physical noise

5. When one takes a closer look at himself/herself, what level of communication is developed?
A. intrapersonal communication C. public communication
B. interpersonal communication D. mass Communication

6. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?

A. Communication requires a speaker and a listener who ideally should
be individuals who share a commonness of experience.
B. Communication comes in varied forms and patterns depending on
the given situation.
C. Success in communication depends largely on the perfect chemistry
between the sender and the listener.
D. Non-verbal communication does not complement verbal communication.

7. Which of the following follows the correct communication process?

A. Sender-channel-message-receiver-feedback-channel-sender
B. Sender-message-channel-receiver-feedback-channel-sender
C. Feedback-receiver-channel-message-sender-feedback
D. Channel-message-feedback-sender-receiver-channel

8. Which of the following is the part of the plot that tells how the story begins?
A. exposition C. denouement
B. rising Action D. climax

9. Which of the following refers to any struggle between opposing forces in a story?
A. theme C. denouement
B. conflict D. falling action

10. Which of the following is written in narrative form; the ordinary form of spoken or written language, without metrical structure?
A. prose C. plot
B. poetry D. mood
11. Which of the following is a kind of plot which moves with natural sequence of events where actions are arranged
chronologically?
A. circular plot C. en media res
B. linear Plot D. essential plot

12. Which of the following is a type of character who changes over time, usually as a result of resolving a central conflict or facing
a major crisis?
A. static C. foil
B. dynamic D. flat

13. Which of the following is a type of setting which stresses the particular characteristics of special places and peculiarities of life
in some places?
A. scenic C. essential
B. local color D. symbolic

14. Which of the following refers to a group of sentences that expresses a unified thought.
B. phrase B. clause C. sentence D. paragraph

15. Which of the following statements is false?

A. A well-organized paragraph supports or develops numerous controlling ideas.
B. Paragraphs can contain many different kinds of information.
C. Most paragraphs in an essay have a three-part structure—introduction, body, and
conclusion. 
D.  If a paragraph is coherent, each sentence flows smoothly into the next without obvious
shifts or jumps. 

16. What’s the communication purpose of this text: It was a beautiful morning in Balamban, Cebu. The sun was just rising in
the sky. Juan couldn't wait to find his fishing pole and called his friend Mary to go fishing. They had a great time on these early
morning fishing trips. They took their dogs with them and the dogs would swim in the lake while they fished. It was so funny to
watch those dogs paddle around the lake.
A. Descriptive B. Expository C. Narrative D. Persuasive

17. What’s the communication purpose of this text: The Slim-O-Matic will help you lose pounds and inches from your body in
only one month. This amazing machine helps you to exercise correctly. If you buy now, you will also receive an easy
video to show you the proper way to exercise. Send Php 499.00 and begin exercising today.
A. Descriptive B. Expository C. Narrative D. Persuasive

18. Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

A. A number of writers was influenced by Shakespeare.
B. A number of writers were influenced by Shakespeare.
C. A number of writers has influenced by Shakespeare.
D. A number of writers have influenced by Shakespeare.

19. Which of the following sentences is grammatically incorrect?

A. This problem was solved by your brother last night.
B. This exercise will be done at home by me.
C. We will been taught by Marnet on how to bake cookies.
D. Was the window pane broken by the children?

20. Which of the following observes a parallel structure of ideas?

A. Exercise helps people maintaining healthy bodies and handle mental pressures.
B. Exercise helps people maintain healthy bodies and handle mental pressures.
C. Exercise helps people to maintain healthy bodies and handling mental pressures.
 D. Exercise helps people maintain healthy bodies and handling mental pressures.

21. Provide the correct preposition.

Just ____ the three of us, what do you think about the proposal?
A. among B. between C. for D. on

22. Correct the sentence by observing appropriate capitalization.

the keynote speaker, dr. emy poi, will speak on saturday.
A. The keynote speaker, Dr. Emy Poi, will speak on Saturday.
B. The keynote speaker, dr. Emy Poi, will speak on Saturday.
C. The Keynote Speaker, Dr. Emy Poi, will speak on Saturday.
D. The Keynote Speaker, Dr. Emy Poi, will Speak on Saturday.

23. (1) An essay is a focused oral communication, usually from the author’s personal point of view. (2) It is fictional and
informative but can also include narrative. It is usually short – about 500 words.
A. both statements are true
B the first statement is true and the second statement is false
C the first statement is false and the second statement is true
D both statements are false.

24. (1) Academic essays are usually longer (2,000 – 5,000 words) and more formal than literary essays. (2) Academic
essays are logical and factual, and the use of first person is encouraged.
A. both statements are true
B the first statement is true and the second statement is false
C the first statement is false and the second statement is true
D both statements are false.

25. (1) Descriptive essay gives details that allow the reader to create a mental picture of a person, place, object, or event. (2)
Persuasive essays use a retelling of events to talk about change or development of a person.
A. both statements are true
B the first statement is true and the second statement is false
C the first statement is false and the second statement is true
D both statements are false.

26. (1) We can say that the author is reliable if he/she is part of a recognized organization. (2) It is a good source if website and
information are updated.
A. both statements are true
B the first statement is true and the second statement is false
C the first statement is false and the second statement is true
D both statements are false.

27. Which of the following types of essay has the goal to convince the reader?
A. persuasive B. narrative C. descriptive D. informative

28. “Nine out of ten dentists agree that fluoride is safe for young teenagers.” What kind of argument does the statement imply?
A. pathos B. big name C. ethos D.logos

29. “The time is not always on our side. We have to gather what we can save or die with stomachs unfilled.” The statement shows –
A. pathos B. kairos C. ethos D. research

30. “The data that we obtained from the police tell us that it is not yet safe to go back to the streets.” The statement uses –
A. pathos B. kairos C. ethos D. research
31. “Research by Jones and Xiao (2014) shows that significant analysis has been carried out relating to these specific human resource
management initiatives.” This is an example of –
A. summarizing B. referencing C. quoting D. paraphrasing

32. Rewriting the writer’s ideas in your own words in a shorter form is what we call _____.
A. summarizing B. referencing C. quoting D. paraphrasing

33. Which of the following shows the correct APA format (American Psychological Association) for website?
A. Last name, F.M. (Year, Month, Date published). Article title. Retrieved from URL
B. Last name, F.M. (Month, Date published, Year). Article title. Retrieved from URL
C. Last name, F.M. (Date published, Month, Year). Article title. Retrieved from URL
D. all of the above

34. Which of the following refers to presenting someone else’s work as your own original work?
A. copy-pasting B. copying C. plagiarizing d. paraphrasing

35.(1) You should make it clear which ideas are yours, and which are the authors in summarizing. (2) That’s why reference details are
important
A. both statements are true
B the first statement is true and the second statement is false
C the first statement is false and the second statement is true
D both statements are false.

36. (1) In paraphrasing, it is important to change the meaning of the source. (2) Also, you can change the words and the word order
A. both statements are true
B the first statement is true and the second statement is false
C the first statement is false and the second statement is true
D both statements are false.

37. (1) If something is common knowledge you don’t need to reference it. (2) Common knowledge usually includes major historical
events, famous people, geographic areas.
A. both statements are true
B the first statement is true and the second statement is false
C the first statement is false and the second statement is true
D both statements are false.

38. Which of the following processes of communication believes that any process exists to achieve some outcome thus, it must be
open to changes because effective communication is characterized by the ability to adjust to changing situations?
A. Dynamic
B. Transactional
C. Adaptive
D. Continuous

39. Which of the following processes of communication believes that communication has no beginning and no end because it is an
ongoing process?
A. Dynamic
B. Transactional
C. Adaptive
D. Continuous

40. Which of the following components of communication refers to the sources and receivers of communication?
A. Communicators
B. Messages
C. Channels
D. Feedback

41. Which of the following types of speakers refers to one who brings a lot of things with him to divert what he is talking about and uses
keys, coins, and other jingling things?
A. The Musician
B. The Note Nibbler
C. The Fumbler
D. The Preening Peacock

41. Which of the following types of listeners is said to be a busy bee since he/she starts talking to his/her seatmate when the speaker
starts to talk?
A. The Constant Challenger
B. The Garrulous Gabber
C. The Reticent Reactor
D. The Nodding Neddie

42. Which of the following forms of interpersonal communication involves a collaborative and systematic sharing of ideas and
information among three to eight people in order to reach a consensus or a common solution to a problem or to obtain facts?
A. Dyadic
B. Small Group
C. Large Group
D. Mass Communication

43. Which of the following levels of non-verbal communication refers to an inflection or emphasis applied vocally to a message?
A. Kinesis
B. Paralanguage
C. Proxemics
D. Chronemics

44. The communication model of Aristotle starts with the ______.

A. Speaker
B. Speech
C. Audience
D. Effect

45. Which of the following refers to the process by which the sender, having assigned codes to come up with thought symbols
(message) that are also comprehensible by the participant/s of the communication, transmits or sends message to its recipient?
A. Transmission
B. Encoding
C. Receiving
D. Decoding

46. Which of the following levels of communication is also called the psychic level wherein it encompasses a vast range of unseen
factors including a person’s level of consciousness, the frequency or harmonics of the message, and other subtle energies?
A. Energetic Level
B. Verbal Level
C. Auditory Level
D. Physical Level

47. Which of the following types of listening is shown when the listener has a purpose of not only empathizing with the speaker but also
to use this deep connection in order to help the speaker understand, change or develop in some way?
A. Therapeutic Listening
B. Sympathetic Listening
C. Appreciative Listening
D. Critical Listening

48. Which of the following types of listening requires excellent discrimination and close attention to the nuances of emotional signals
because we go beyond sympathy to seek a truer understand how others are feeling?
A. Empathetic Listening
B. Sympathetic Listening
C. Comprehension Listening
D. Relationship Listening

49. Which of the following involves listening for particular things and ignoring others, thus, one hears what he/she want to hear and pay
little attention to 'extraneous' detail?
A. Initial Listening
B. Selective Listening
C. Deep Listening
D. False listening

50. (1) An informative essay is usually told in a chronological manner – according the sequence an event happened. (2) It can give an
opinion or persuade the audience to change their minds.
A. both statements are true
B the first statement is true and the second statement is false
C the first statement is false and the second statement is true
D both statements are false.