Communication Functions Quiz

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates the control function of communication?

• A teacher encouraging a student to pursue their passion

• A parent setting curfew rules for their child

• A group of friends sharing weekend plans

• A couple expressing affection through words

Which function of communication is best displayed when a friend comforts another during a breakup?

• Information dissemination

• Social interaction

• Motivation

• Emotional expression

Which of the following statements illustrates the motivation function of communication?

• "Let's meet for dinner and talk about your project."

• "If you study harder, you'll pass the board exam!"

• "I really admire how you handled the situation."

• "The president will give an address at noon."

Giving clear and timely warnings during a calamity is an example of:

• Social interaction

• Control

• Emotional expression

• Information dissemination

Which of the following best illustrates the social interaction function of communication?

• A teacher providing exam guidelines

• A team of co-workers having lunch together and chatting

• A campaign ad promoting self-care

• A therapist evaluating a patient's trauma

Which of the 7 Cs requires the speaker to avoid vague or ambiguous language?

• Completeness

• Consideration

• Clearness

• Courtesy

What communication principle is violated if a message is grammatically incorrect and misleading?

• Completeness

• Correctness

• Concreteness

• Consideration

A message full of jargon and technical terms not understood by the listener violates which of the following?

• Concreteness

• Conciseness

• Consideration

• Courtesy

An effective speaker ensuring their examples are real-life and data-driven is practicing which principle?

• Clearness

• Concreteness

• Completeness

• Correctness

A speaker says: "Thank you for taking time from your religious holiday to attend this session." This shows:

• Clearness

• Concreteness

• Consideration

• Courtesy