SACRED HEART ACADEMY OF NOVALICHES

1155 Quirino Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City

FIRST QUARTER - A.Y. 2024-2025

Table of Specification

Subject : Oral Communication No. of Items : 50

11 Mr. Timothy Mark Leynard D.

Malabuyoc, Mr. Bryan A. Liu,
Grade : Teacher : Mr Genrev C. Garcia

NO. ITEM PLACEMENT

TOPICS LEARNING % OF NO. OF
OF ACQUISITION MAKE MEANING TRANSFER TOTAL
COMPETENCY ITEMS ITEMS
DAYS
Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluation Creating

The Nature and

Elements of 1,3,4,7,8,9,10,
The learner differentiates 4 25% 13 2,5,6 13
Communication 11,12,13
the various models of
Process
communication.
The Models of 4 25% 12
14,15,16,7,18 19,20,21,26,27,28,29 12
Communication

The learner uses various

strategies in order to
Communicative avoid communication 30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,
22,23,24,25 13
Strategies breakdown. 4 25% 13 38
 The learner explains the 4 25% 12
Dimensions of
functions, nature, and 39,41,41,42,43,44 45,46,47,48,49,50 12
Communication
process of communication

16 100% 50
TOTAL 25 25 60

Prepared by:
Checked and approved by:

Mr. Timothy Mark Leynard D. Malabuyoc Mrs. Maria Paz F. Pupos LPT, MAEd.
English Subject Area Coordinator School Principal

Mr. Bryan A. Liu

Subject Teacher

Mr. Genrev C. Garcia

Subject Teacher
 SACRED HEART ACADEMY OF NOVALICHES
1155 Quirino Highway, Novaliches, Quezon City

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

A.Y. 2023-2024
ORAL COMMUNICATION

Name: _________________________ Date: _______________ Score: /50_______

Teacher: _______________________ Yr./Section: __________ Parent’s Signature: _____

Multiple Choice: Complete the statement or determine what is being asked in each item. Shade
the letter of your answer in the answer sheet.

For items 1-6, read and analyze the selection carefully, then answer the following questions.
Shade the letter of the correct answer in the answer sheet.

Diana went to Emie’s house yesterday morning. When she knocked, Emie came running to open the door.
When she saw that it was Diana, she immediately let her into the house. She said, "I am about to call you.
I'm having trouble with our project. What are we going to do?" They both sat down in the living room and
started thinking and doing their project, while Emie's sister was cooking in the kitchen. After an hour, Emie’s
sister raised her hand, a sign that the food was already cooked, Diana and Emie joined her afterwards. At the
end, both Diana and Emie had a productive day as they accomplished the project that was tasked to them.

1. According to the given selection, which of the following is the starting point?
a. Diana went to Emie’s house. c. Emie came running to open the door.
b. Diana knocked on the door. d. Emie said, “I am about to call you”.
d

2. What is the message being sent in the selection?

a. Emie’s sister was cooking.
b. The project they need to accomplish.
c. Diana knocked on the door.
d. Diana decided to visit Emie’s house to seek help.
d

3. Who is the receiver of the information?

I. Diana
II. Emie
III. Emie’s Sister
a. I only c. II and III only
b. I and II only d. I, II, and III
d

4. Which of the following scenarios where encoding takes place?

a. When Emie came running to open the door.
b. They both sat down in the living room and started thinking and doing their project.
c. When Emie’s sister raised her hand.
d. When Diana and Emie joined Emie’s sister in the kitchen.
d

5. Which of the following scenarios BEST illustrates decoding?

a. When Emie came running to open the door.
b. They both sat down in the living room and started thinking and doing their project.
c. When Emie’s sister raised her hand.
d. When Diana and Emie joined Emie’s sister in the kitchen.
d

6. Is noise present in the selection?

a. Yes. Diana and Emie did not know how to accomplish their project.
b. Yes. Emie’s sister was cooking, so both Diana and Emie felt disturbed.
c. No. Since Diana and Emie accomplished their project.
d. No. Diana and Emie were both productive on that day even though they did not finish the project.
7. This refers to the process of exchange of ideas, views, facts, and feelings between two or more
people.
 a. Communication c. Written Communication
b. Oral Communication d. Hidden Communication
d

8. It is a number of clues perceived by the speaker that the message has been received.
a. Immediate Feedback c. Flexibility
b. Personal Touch d. Effectiveness
d

9. This element of oral communication is the starting point of the communication system and represents
the source of communication.
a. Message c. Media
b. Sender d. Noise
d

10. These are the ideas, feelings, suggestions, order, etc., which a sender wants to convey to the
receiver.
a. Encoding c. Decoding
b. Feedback d. Message
d

11. It is a process of interpretation and translation of coded information into a comprehensible form.
a. Encoding c. Decoding
b. Feedback d. Message
d

12. What is the process of converting messages into communication symbols, which may be understood
by the receiver?
a. Encoding c. Decoding
b. Feedback d. Message
d

13. Which element refers to a barrier to effective communication, and because of this, the message is
interpreted differently by the receiver?
a. Media c. Feedback
b. Noise d. Encoding
d
d

14. This refers to a model of communication that highlights the concept of feedback. It asserts that
communication can be observed at any element of the communication process.
a. Shannon-Weaver Model c. Schramm Model
b. Aristotle Model d. Eugene White Model
d

15. It is a model of communication where the field of experience is used to interpret the message and
create a response.
a. Shannon-Weaver Model c. Schramm Model
b. Aristotle Model d. Lasswell Model
d

16. This model was one of the earliest theories that attempts to explain the nature of communication in
the context of public speaking.
a. Shannon-Weaver Model c. Schramm Model
b. Aristotle Model d. Lasswell Model
d

17. Which of the following communicative situations is best represented by Aristotle’s Model?
a. Conducting an experiment c. President delivering a SONA
b. Discussing a topic with colleagues d. Video conferencing about a project
d

18. Which of the following is a criticism toward Eugene White’s Model?

a. Communication is limited to a one-way process.
b. There must be an overlap between the experiences.
c. The assumption that the audience will always be active.
d. The assumption that the audience will always be passive.
D

19. According to Aristotle, one technique of effective public speaking is to touch the emotion of the
audience. Which of the following statements BEST exemplifies this idea?
a. The speaker must cultivate his credibility as a spokesperson.
b. The message that the speaker elicits must be backed up by evidence.
c. Empathize with the audience by sharing a common experience and commitments.
d. As the speaker, address the audience first and tell them to be comfortable on their seats.

20. Allisa decides to make a phone call to her best friend Marcus to plan their upcoming coffee date.
However, while dialing the number, the line automatically redirects into voicemail, signifying that
 Marcus is unavailable at the moment.
What model of communication would best describe the process of communication in the scenario?
a. Shannon-Weaver Model c. Schramm Model
b. Aristotle Model d. Eugene White Model
d

21. Kafka and Sam are inseparable friends. During the first year of college, they were indifferent to each
other. Their relationship changed when they found out that they are both regular attendees in Cosplay
events held in Manila. Even now as employees from different companies, they still keep in touch
whenever there is an upcoming Anime event.
What model of communication would best describe the relationship between Kafka and Sam?
a. Shannon-Weaver Model c. Schramm Model
b. Aristotle Model d. Eugene White Model

22. This communication strategy involves initiating a conversation by opening a topic.

a. Repair c. Nomination
b. Termination d. Topic Control
d

23. It is defined as overcoming communication breakdown to send more comprehensible messages.

a. Repair c. Nomination
b. Termination d. Topic Control
d

24. It is a strategy that tries to keep the topic as much as possible depending on how relevant and clear
the exchanges are.
a. Repair c. Nomination
b. Termination d. Topic Control
d

25. It refers to a communicative strategy that involves asking a question after answering a prior question
to prolong a conversation.
a. Termination c. Turn-taking
b. Topic shifting d. Topic control

For items 26-29, read the following scenarios carefully, Then, determine the model of
communication that can be applied or used in the given communicative situation. Shade the
letter of the correct answer in the answer sheet.

26. In a classroom, a teacher is giving a lecture on a complex topic to students who are taking notes. The
teacher speaks, and the students listen, with no opportunity for immediate feedback.
a. Shannon-Weaver Model c. Schramm Model
b. Aristotle Model d. Eugene White Model
d

27. During a virtual meeting, participants use verbal and non-verbal cues to convey information and react
to each other's input.
a. Shannon-Weaver Model c. Schramm Model
b. Aristotle Model d. Eugene White Model

28. A news reporter delivering live news about the recent senate hearing about the illegal POGO
operations in the Philippines.
a. Shannon-Weaver Model c. Schramm Model
b. Aristotle Model d. Eugene White Model
d

29. Two politicians engage in a debate where they both send and receive messages, rebuking claims
thrown at each other.
a. Shannon-Weaver Model c. Schramm Model
b. Aristotle Model d. Eugene White Model
d

For items 30-38, read and analyze the dialogue and conversation given in each item. Then,
identify the communicative strategy used in the given situations.

30. “Hi, Stella. I’m sorry but I did not get what you have just said. Can you tell me about the instructions
for the homework one more time”?
a. Nomination c. Recasting
b. Rephrasing d. Repeating
d

31. “I am not in the mood to talk about it. I’m done with this”.
a. Topic Initiation c. Termination
b. Repair d. Nomination
 e

32. Customer: She ha….. can…. hear you?

CSR: I’m sorry, Ma’am. But can you please repeat everything?
Customer: Let me find a location where I can get a better signal. Apologies for this inconvenience.
a. Topic control c. Termination
b. Repair d. Turn-taking
d

33. “Please, let me finish. What I am referring to is that…….”

a. Turn-taking c. Topic shifting
b. Topic control d. Repair
d

34. Vanessa: Hello, Carl. Are you going to school tomorrow?

Carl: I surely will. How about you?
Vanessa: I will too. It seems I left my books there. Wanna ride the bus together?
Carl: Sure thing. Let’s meet up tomorrow?
a. Nomination c. Topic control
b. Turn-taking d. Topic shifting
d

35. Jonathan: *sends a voice message*

Wiljem: Bro, all I can hear is that annoying neighbor singing a song that existed a millennia ago.
Jonathan: Lol. Okay. Let me just type the message.
a. Clarification c. Recasting
b. Turn-taking d. Repeating
d

36. “Let’s get back to the original topic: the dimensions of communication.”
a. Nomination c. Turn-taking
b. Topic control d. Topic shifting
d

37. “Thank you for informing me about this important matter. Talk to you later.”
a Topic Initiation c. Termination
b. Turn-accepting d. Turn-getting
d

38. Teacher: Before we start the examination, does anybody have a question that needs to be clarified?
Student: *raises her hand* Sir, are we going to copy the questions or not?
Teacher: No need to write the questions, my dear. Just write the answer in your answer sheet.
a. Topic control c. Turn-taking
b. Topic shifting d. Termination
dd

39. Which among the statements about Verbal/Nonverbal Dimension is TRUE?

a. Verbal Dimension solely refers to the spoken words uttered by a speaker.
b. Verbal and Nonverbal Dimension greatly differs in the formality of the situation.
c. Miscommunication occurs when verbal and nonverbal dimensions do not agree.
d. Nonverbal Dimension involves the use of symbols and numbers to convey a message.
d

40. This is an event that occurs when there is a failure in transmission of the message during a
communication process.
a. Communication barrier c. Noise
b. Communication breakdown d. Repair Strategy
d
d

41. The following are dimensions included in writing a business letter, EXCEPT:
a. Formal c. Verbal
b. Written d. Nonverbal
d
a

42. Which of the following scenarios shows a communication breakdown in oral/written dimensions?
a. Student claims to be grateful for her grade, but ranting the same grade on Facebook.
b. A teacher posting his vacation pictures on social media which is visible to students.
c. A neighbor singing karaoke loudly at night enraged neighbors who were resting.
d. A boy wondering what he did wrong when his girlfriend “liked” his message on messenger.

43. These dimensions entail the use of language and words accompanied by facial expressions and bodily
movements to convey a message clearly.
a. Oral/Written Dimensions c. Formal/Informal Dimensions
b. Verbal/Nonverbal Dimensions d. Intentional/Unintentional Dimensions
d
 44. The following are dimensions included in conducting in filling up an application, EXCEPT:
a. Formal c. Verbal
b. Nonverbal d. Written

45. Matty argues that he is calm, but proceeds to fidget continuously during the conversation. As a result,
the employer thinks that he has low confidence and doubts whether he is capable of the job.
How did the verbal and nonverbal dimensions affect the outcome of the conversation?
a. Matty needs to leave the interview and find a new job.
b. His verbal dimension was not appealing to the employer.
c. The inconsistency in his words and actions caused doubt to the employer.
d. The boss holds a prejudice with people like Matty hence he had no chance.

46. Jean was in a hurry to catch the train. On her way, she accidentally bumped into an old lady that
seemed to go in the same direction as Jean. The old lady was furious as she fell to the floor. Jean
apologized to the lady, stating that she was in a hurry.
Which dimension did the communication breakdown manifest?
a. Formal/Informal c. Written/Oral
b. Verbal/Nonverbal d. Intentional/Unintentional
d

For items 47-50, read and analyze the given communicative situation or activity given in each
item. Then, identify the dimension where the communication breakdown takes place.

47. A student was being interrogated by the School Guidance Counselor. During the counseling, the
counselor asked questions and the student willingly answered the questions. While answering the
questions, the counselor noticed that the student kept on looking around the room, seemingly
unwilling to establish eye contact. The counseling ended and the counselor instructed the student to
bring their guardian the next day.
a. Verbal Dimension c. Nonverbal Dimension
b. Informal Dimension d. Unintentional Dimension
d

48. The night before the summative test, Marius decided to play his favorite OPM playlist using the
speakers he had in his room. Minutes after studying, he heard very loud knocks at his door. Upon
lowering down the volume of the speakers, he realized that it was his parents furiously asking him to
turn off the speaker because the music is disturbing their rest.
a. Formal Dimension c. Verbal Dimension
b. Unintentional Dimension d. Intentional Dimension
d

49. Craig is known for his academic excellence in SHAN. After seeing the results of his quarterly
examination, he immediately went to the comfort room. When he went back to his room, his
classmates noticed his bloodshot eyes: immediately asking him what happened. However, Craig
refused to answer, stating that he is a man; he must act strong and handle his problems to himself.
a. Written Dimension c. Formal Dimension
b. Intentional Dimension d. Verbal Dimension
d

50. Carla is strolling around SM to kill time. While shopping, she stumbles upon an old friend named Paul.
She flashes a smile when their eyes meet; Paul smiles back. Seconds later, a lady confronts Carla,
claiming that she is flirting with her boyfriend. Carla tries to clarify the situation, but the girl doesn’t
budge and continues to create a ruckus.
a. Written and Formal Dimension c. Oral and Verbal Dimension
b. Verbal and Nonverbal Dimension d. Nonverbal and Intentional Dimension