Holy Cross College

Sta Lucia, Sta Ana, Pampanga

College Department
A.Y. 2023-2024

PRE-TEST

Name: ________________________________________________
Year and Section: ______________________________________

Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

Test I: Easy
1. It is a kind of speech style that is used in marriage ceremonies.
a. Casual Communicative Style c. Consultative Communicative
b. Intimate Communicative Style Style
d. Frozen Communicative Style
e.
2. It is a kind of speech style that is used for job interviews.
a. Casual Communicative Style c. Consultative Communicative
b. Intimate Communicative Style Style
d. Frozen Communicative Style
3. It is characterized with complete absence of social inhibitions. It is usually done in private.
a. Casual Communicative Style c. Consultative Communicative
b. Intimate Communicative Style Style
d. Frozen Communicative Style
4. It is a communicative style that uses private languages within the family and close friends.
a. Casual Communicative Style c. Consultative Communicative
b. Intimate Communicative Style Style
d. Frozen Communicative Style
5. This is also known as an informal style. There is free and easy participation of both speaker
and listener.
a. Casual Communicative Style c. Consultative Communicative
b. Intimate Communicative Style Style
d. Frozen Communicative Style
6. This style is described by an economy of words, with a high chance of nonverbal
communication.
a. Casual Communicative Style c. Consultative Communicative
b. Intimate Communicative Style Style
d. Frozen Communicative Style
7. This style is also known as fixed speech, it is the highest form of communicative style, which
is often used in respectful situations or formal ceremonies like Shakespearean plays,
weddings, funerals, and more.
 a. Casual Communicative Style c. Consultative Communicative
b. Intimate Communicative Style Style
d. Frozen Communicative Style
8. This style is used in conversations between friends and insiders who have something to share
and have shared background information.
a. Casual Communicative Style c. Consultative Communicative
b. Intimate Communicative Style Style
d. Frozen Communicative Style
9. This style is considered the third level of language. The speaker supplies background
information while the listener participates continuously.
a. Casual Communicative Style c. Consultative Communicative
b. Intimate Communicative Style Style
d. Frozen Communicative Style
10. This type of communicative style is used in semi-formal communication. Sentences tend to be
shorter and spontaneous. The speaker does not usually plan what to say.
a. Casual Communicative Style c. Consultative Communicative
b. Intimate Communicative Style Style
d. Frozen Communicative Style

Test II: Average

1. Your classmate is asking for you to accept his friend request which you have responded to.
What communicative style do you have to use?
A. Intimate Communicative Style C. Casual Communicative Style
B. Consultative Communicative D. Frozen Communicative Style
Style
2. When the participants are your colleagues, what communicative style is used?
A. Intimate Communicative Style C. Casual Communicative Style
B. Consultative Communicative D. Frozen Communicative Style
Style
3. The speaker gives an additional explanation when using what communicative style?
A. Intimate Communicative Style C. Casual Communicative Style
B. Consultative Communicative D. Frozen Communicative Style
Style
4. You wanted to know from your class adviser how well you have performed this school year.
What communicative style is best for the situation?
A. Intimate Communicative Style C. Casual Communicative Style
B. Consultative Communicative D. Frozen Communicative Style
Style
5. This communicative style is used in speaking to medium to large groups. What the speaker
says is something that is prepared ahead of time. It also avoids the used of slang
terminologies.
A. Intimate Communicative Style C. Casual Communicative Style
B. Consultative Communicative D. Frozen Communicative Style
Style
 6. We are using _____ communicative style when reciting DepEd mission, vision, core values.
A. Intimate Communicative Style C. Casual Communicative Style
B. Consultative Communicative D. Frozen Communicative Style
Style
7. When customer service agent and client, we used this type of communicative style.
A. Intimate Communicative Style C. Casual Communicative Style
B. Consultative Communicative D. Frozen Communicative Style
Style
8. "Presenting a research data". What do you think is the communicative style being used?
A. Intimate Communicative Style C. Formal Communicative Style
B. Consultative Communicative D. Frozen Communicative Style
Style
9. A news anchor delivering his news. Is an example of what communicative style?
A. Intimate Communicative Style C. Formal Communicative Style
B. Consultative Communicative D. Frozen Communicative Style
Style
10. This uses "group language" so only members can understand it.
A. Intimate Communicative Style C. Casual Communicative Style
B. Consultative Communicative D. Frozen Communicative Style
Style
Test III: Difficult
1. Which of the following situations call for a casual speech style?
A. Delivering an oratorical speech
B. Talking to a friend via Messenger
C. Leading a prayer for COVID-19 patients
D. Opening up to your family about your mental health problem
2. Which of the following situations use an intimate speech style?
A. Delivering an oratorical speech
B. Talking to a friend via Messenger
C. Opening up to your family about your mental health problem
D. Leading a prayer for COVID-19 patients
3. Which of the following sentence DOES NOT describe the casual or informal style?
A. Casual language uses words or phrases that are shortened like “I’m doing it my way."
B. A simple greeting with those you know well.
C. This speech style uses listener participation and feedback.
D. Casual or informal style has ellipsis: it allows the use of slang, profanity, and
unconventional English words.

4. Which of the following situations need a consultative speech style?

A. Delivering campaign speeches
B. Talking to a counselor or psychiatrist
C. Giving last-minute instructions to medical volunteers
D. Delivering a speech at the ASEAN summit
5. What is the best statement for the situation? school principal to teacher.
A. Hey, get over here, Santos!
B. I need to talk to you
C. Ms. Santos, could you come here for a moment?
D. Come here, faster!
6. What is the best statement for the situation? brother to sister
 A. Pardon me, can you please get ready?
B. May I request for you to hurry up?
C. Hurry up!
D. Please make it faster!
7. Frozen, Casual, Intimate, Consultative styles are also called language register.
A. True C. Partially True
B. False D. Partially False
8. Using correct grammar usage should be applied when talking with your best friend.
A. True C. Partially True
B. False D. Partially False
9. Couple talking about their future plans, family sharing ideas, very close friends sharing
secrets. This is an example of?
A. Intimate Communicative Style
B. Frozen Communicative Style
C. Casual Communicative Style
D. Consultative Communicative Style
10. In consultative speech style, the speaker _______ background information while the listener
______ continuously.
A. supplies; participate C. sends; receives
B. produces; share D. gives; receives