FUNCTIONS
Miss Hernandez talks about how Earth revolves around the sun. What function of communication is present in this situation?
REGULATION & CONTROL
SOCIAL INTERACTION
MOTIVATION
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
This type of speech context involves a single speaker and a sizable number of persons or an audience located in one setting.
INTRAPERSONAL
INTERPERSONAL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
MASS COMMUNICATION
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
A couple expresses their love for each other using pet names and private jokes.
INTIMATE
CASUAL
CONSULTATIVE
FORMAL
FROZEN
INTIMATE
A classmate says, “The library is already closed.” meaning the listener shouldn’t bother going there.
LOCUTIONARY
ILLOCUTIONARY
PERLOCUTIONARY
ILLOCUTIONARY
"Cavite is hereby under the state of calamity due to the recent typhoon."
ASSERTIVE
DIRECTIVE
COMMISSIVE
EXPRESSIVE
DECLARATION
DECLARATION
The school principal announces that all students must wear their IDs at all times inside the campus.
REGULATION & CONTROL
SOCIAL INTERACTION
MOTIVATION
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
REGULATION & CONTROL
A popular singer performs live on national television, with viewers watching from different parts of the country.
INTRAPERSONAL
INTERPERSONAL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
MASS COMMUNICATION
MASS COMMUNICATION
Two students discuss what to eat for lunch in a relaxed and informal way.
INTIMATE
CASUAL
CONSULTATIVE
FORMAL
FROZEN
CASUAL
A coach says, “You can do it!” and the players feel motivated to win the game.
LOCUTIONARY
ILLOCUTIONARY
PERLOCUTIONARY
PERLOCUTIONARY
“The Philippines has more than 7,000 islands.”
ASSERTIVE
DIRECTIVE
COMMISSIVE
EXPRESSIVE
DECLARATION
ASSERTIVE
A student cries while telling her best friend about a personal problem.
REGULATION & CONTROL
SOCIAL INTERACTION
MOTIVATION
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
Juan reflects on what went wrong in his group project and thinks of ways to improve next time.
INTRAPERSONAL
INTERPERSONAL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
MASS COMMUNICATION
INTRAPERSONAL
A president delivers a speech during an official state event, following strict language rules and protocols.
INTIMATE
CASUAL
CONSULTATIVE
FORMAL
FROZEN
FORMAL
Identify the speaker’s intention in making the following statement: “Please pass the salt and pepper.”
CONFIRMING WHAT SHE WANTS
STATING WANTS
REQUESTING SOMEONE
EXPRESSING GRATITUDE
REQUESTING SOMEONE
“I’m proud of how much you’ve improved this semester.”
ASSERTIVE
DIRECTIVE
COMMISSIVE
EXPRESSIVE
DECLARATION
EXPRESSIVE
The policeman asked the driver for his license because of his traffic violation. What function of communication is present in this situation?
REGULATION & CONTROL
SOCIAL INTERACTION
MOTIVATION
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
REGULATION & CONTROL
Miguel debates with a classmate during lunch about which basketball team is the best.
INTRAPERSONAL
INTERPERSONAL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
MASS COMMUNICATION
INTERPERSONAL
The Lord’s Prayer is recited word-for-word without any changes in wording or tone.
INTIMATE
CASUAL
CONSULTATIVE
FORMAL
FROZEN
FROZEN
Identify the speaker’s utterance if his intention is to command the other participant to turn on the aircon.
“OUR ELECTRIC BILL HAS INCREASED.”
“CAN YOU GET ME SOME WATER?”
“IT’S HOT.”
NONE OF THE ABOVE
“IT’S HOT.”
“Kindly add more ice to my drink.”
ASSERTIVE
DIRECTIVE
COMMISSIVE
EXPRESSIVE
DECLARATION
DIRECTIVE
A speaker shares a success story to inspire the audience to work harder for their dreams.
REGULATION & CONTROL
SOCIAL INTERACTION
MOTIVATION
INFORMATION DISSEMINATION
EMOTIONAL EXPRESSION
MOTIVATION
Before her job interview, Carla silently reminds herself of her strengths and rehearses answers in her mind.
INTRAPERSONAL
INTERPERSONAL
PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
MASS COMMUNICATION
INTRAPERSONAL
A customer explains their problem with a product, and the store clerk suggests solutions.
INTIMATE
CASUAL
CONSULTATIVE
FORMAL
FROZEN
CONSULTATIVE
A teacher says, “It’s raining outside.” She is simply stating a fact about the weather.
LOCUTIONARY
ILLOCUTIONARY
PERLOCUTIONARY
LOCUTIONARY
“I will only reserve this item for you until Friday.”
ASSERTIVE
DIRECTIVE
COMMISSIVE
EXPRESSIVE
DECLARATION
COMMISSIVE