OralCom Q2 ST2

Why is it necessary for the main speaker to state the topic?

• It is necessary for the main speaker to state the topic so that the communication will be successful.

• It is necessary for the main speaker to state the topic so that the participants can come up with other related topics

• It is necessary for the main speaker to state the topic so that the participants know what will be discussed.

• It is necessary for the main speaker to state the topic so that the participants can decide whether to change the topic.

Which of the following is achieved with the use of topic shifting?

• Terminating the discussion

• Changing the flow of ideas in a conversation

• Changing the flow of ideas in a conversation

• Maintaining the flow of the conversation without changing the topic

Which of the following is NOT an indication that a speaker is releasing his or her turn?

• Asking a question

• Calling another participant.

• Using sentence connectors such as furthermore.

• Gesturing to another participant to nominate him or her

This determines the specific role of the participants. What do you call this factor that is considered in nominating and restricting?

• Environment

• Social Relationship

• Physical Relationship

• Lower Authorities

Which of the following is NOT a role of the higher authority in a communication situation?

• To wait to be called before speaking

• To maintain the flow of the discussion

• To nominate topics and restrict participants

• To maintain the quality of the communication

What is the correct arrangement for the steps in order that they should be done?

1. End the interaction.

2. Ask leading questions.

3. Recognize the violation.

4. Shift back to the main topic.

• 3-4-2-1

• 3-2-4-1

• 3-2-1-4

• 3-4-1-2

Which of the following is an example expression for repair?

• “Is that all?”

• “In other words…"

• “As I was saying…

• “Do you have anything to say?”

Marie bumps into an old friend. It has been years since the last time they heard news about each other. Which of the following statements should Marie say to employ nomination?

• Excuse me, I want to say something

• Do you have anything to say?

• Best regards to your parents! See you around.

• Hey, how are you? I missed you!

Which of the following statements exhibits topic shifting?

• "Please hear me out, i need to tell you something."

• "Speaking of summer, do you even feel how hot it is outside?"

• "What did you like about today's activity?"

• "That's it for today's topic, I’ll see you next week."

“Excuse me? I think we should speak one at a time, so we can clearly understand what we want to say about the issue.”, employs which communicative strategy?

• Repair

• Topic shifting

• Topic control

• Turn