Oral Communication Practice Test

The type of communication strategy is where the speaker tries to open a topic with the people he/she is talking to.

• Topic Shifting

• Restriction

• Topic Control

• Nomination

This refers to how speakers address the problems in speaking, listening, and comprehending that they may encounter in a conversation. For example, if everybody in the conversation seems to talk at the same time, give way and appreciate the other's initiative to set the conversation back to its topic.

• Topic Control

• Topic Shifting

• Repair

• Turn-taking

This communication strategy refers to any limitation you may have as a speaker. You are typically given specific instructions that you must follow. These instructions confine you as a speaker and limit what you can say.

• Restriction

• Topic Control

• Termination

• Nomination

You can use this communicative strategy by sharing what you learned from the conversation. Aside from this, soliciting agreement from other participants usually completes the discussion of the topic meaningfully.

• Repair

• Termination

• Turn-taking

• Nomination

This type of communicative strategy involves moving from one topic to another. In other words, it is where one part of a conversation ends and where another begins.

• Topic Control

• Topic Shifting

• Nomination

• Restriction

Which statement reflects termination?

• "Well then, I think we're good. See you!"

• "I didn't know about that."

• "So, have you heard about the forest fire in Davao?"

• "You're hired!"

Which statement reflects topic control?

• "Hey, how are you? I missed you! I hope to see you soonest"

• "Excuse me, we should speak one at a time."

• "Your bike might break down too, you have to find any means to get to school."

• "I'll let you finish before I say anything."

Which statement reflects restriction?

• "Do you have anything to say?"

• "Go on with your ideas."

• "They say the Philippine economy is getting bitter. Only fools say that right?"

• "ok, so we'll see each other tomorrow."

Which statement reflects repair?

• Now it's your time to share ideas.

• "Good to see you. Anyway, I came to visit you because I want to personally offer apologies for what I did yesterday."

• Have you heard the news about the actress who called our president a psychopath?

• One of the greatest lessons I've learned from this group is unity.

Which statement reflects turn-taking?

• "Now it's your turn to ask questions."

• "That will be all for today. See you tomorrow."

• "We only need to discuss our roles in the event."

• "Sorry, I can't decide now."