Oral Communication Review

What type of communicative strategy happens when a participant opens a topic for conversation?

• turn-taking

• termination

• nomination

• repair

Which type of communicative strategy involves moving from one topic to another?

• topic shifting

• nomination

• turn-taking

• termination

What communicative strategy refers to how the speaker addresses the problems in speaking, listening, and comprehending that he/she may encounter in a conversation?

• nomination

• termination

• topic control

• repair

What communicative strategy is used in this situation, “Continue with your discussion. I’ll hear your ideas first before I say something.”?

• restriction

• nomination

• topic control

• turn-taking

What communicative strategy is used in this situation, “As much as I want to spend more time and catch up with you, I have to go. I’ll call you later!”?

• repair

• turn-taking

• nomination

• termination

Which of the following statements uses repair as a communicative strategy?

• Why is voting important for citizens? Are we all required to vote?

• It’s a pleasure talking to someone as witty and ecstatic as you are.

• Excuse me? Let’s give each other time to speak, to convey one’s ideas on the topic.

• I learned that the importance of communication is to understand each other.

Which of the following statements is not an example of communicative strategies using restriction?

• Do you believe in love at first sight?

• All ears on me, I have a better plan.

• The teacher asks the students to express their ideas about climate change.

• I am very excited about my speech tomorrow about online distance learning.

How will you address the situation below using what you have learned in communicative strategy?

• Turn-taking and repair should be used to address the problem.

• I will use topic shifting so that everyone will be interested in listening.

• As a leader, I will let them keep quiet and I will be the one to discuss and plan everything.

• Communicative strategies like nomination, turn-taking, and restriction are the most appropriate strategies to address the issue.

What is the most effective communication strategy to seek clarification in the situation: You received a message from your teacher with unclear instructions on a critical task,?

• Seek clarification by asking specific questions.

• Reply with frustration, expressing your confusion.

• Ignore the email and proceed with your interpretation.

• Assume what the instructions mean and act accordingly.

What communication strategy is most likely to foster collaboration and resolve disagreements in the situation below?

          Your group is facing a challenging project, and there are conflicting opinions.

• Assign blame to the source of the conflict.

• Encourage open dialogue and active listening.

• Avoid discussing differences to maintain harmony.

• Avoid the discussion by making individual decisions.