Aurora Pioneers Memorial College

(Formerly: Cebuano Barracks Institute)

Bonifacio St., Poblacion, Aurora, Zamboanga del Sur
Tel. # (062) 945-0256 / Email: apmc2k7@yahoo.com
Name:_______________________ Course&Yr.______________ Subject: Purposive Comm. Final Exam
Teacher: Arnel G. Boholst Contact No. 09555585599 Email: arnelgaye117@gmail.com
Test I: Crossword Puzzle. Arrange the jumbled letters and write your answers on the space provided in each number.

TIHLAEC 1.___________, UMHAINYT 2. ____________, SEEHCPES 3. __________

TYSOIEC 4._____________, HICSTE 5.___________ , PRESEXSION 6._______________,PRSSEXE

7.____________________

OIMMCNNCAUTO 8. ______________________, AVOATECD 9._________________, CONMIMACETU 10.

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Test II: Fill in the blanks. Answer the given questions and write your answer on the blanks provided.
In their credo, there are four (4) ethical principles of communication that are especially relevant for students
today.
Firstly, they “advocate 1.______________, 2.________________ 3. ______________ and reason as essential to
the integrity of communication”
Secondly, NCA also endorses “ 4. ____________________________, 5. ___________________ , and
tolerance of dissent to achieve the informed and responsible decision-making fundamental to a civil society.”
Thirdly, the NCA (1999) states that they “ condemn communication that degrades individuals and humanity
through 6.________________, 7. ______________
8. _______________ and 9. __________ and through the expression of intolerance and hatred”
Lastly, the NCA (1999) states that communicators should “ accept 10._____________ for the short and long
term consequences of our own communication and expect the same of others.

Test III: Identification. Identify the needed word and write your answer on the space provided.
________________1. He was the one who discussed the “success story” of the rise of English.
________________2. It has affected us in numerous ways .
________________3. He begins the first chapter of the book English as a Global Language with the assertion that English
is, in fact, the global language.
________________4. It is a form of discrimination against a person or persons of different race.
________________5. It is a form of discrimination against other people because of their age, or assuming that older
people are less physically, intellectually, and, emotionally able than other age groups.
________________6. Discrimination in this area often arises because of lack of understanding and awareness.
________________7. It is a prejudice against a person or people because of their social class.
________________8. It refers to the prejudice and discrimination based on sex or gender.
________________9-10. What are the two most well-known varieties of English.
________________10

Test IV: Enumeration: Suffice the needed words

11-15 What are the general principles to follow when referring to different groups or categories
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Directions: Read each statement below carefully. Place a T on the line if you think a statement is TRUE.
Place an F on the line if you think the statement is FALSE.
_________1. Protagoras wrote a treatise entitled “rhetoric”.
_________2. Aristotle is the father of debate.
_________3. Protagoras known as the father of modern communication.
_________4. Fancisco Balagtas is well-known Filipino poet.
_________5. The Balagtasan is like an ordinary debate, except that one has to reason and argue in verse.
Test V. Enumeration
1-3. The Greek teachers of rhetoric.
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4-6. Three parts of basic speech.
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7-10. What are the given examples of visual aids?

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Test VI: Identification. Identify the needed word and write your answer on the space provided.
___________________1. When it comes to the use of this, one should ensure that the font of the text is not too
small.

___________________2. They are delivered best when they have the feel of authenticity and earnestness.
___________________3. Traditional audiences look often for more formal ______________.
___________________4. This is a must, that extends to one’s hair to nails.
___________________5. Different people have different _____________, and one can only find one’s personal
style through constant practice.

___________________6. When it comes to this, it is important to look credible and worthy of respect.
___________________7. It is important to have discerning teachers, coaches or peers to provide feedback.
___________________8. It is important to engage the audience and to speak in a manner that touches them.
This will help you to connect with your audience.
___________________9. This can create as much of an impact as the content of the speech. They must look
smooth and natural than robotic or artificial.
___________________10. One of the best practices in public speaking is to videotape speakers.
___________________11. Powerpoint presentations, video clips, audio clips and infographics are examples of
this.
___________________12. It is important to express oneself in an expressive and articulate manner. It is best to
choose one’s words carefully.
___________________13. In the end, public speaking is a performance that is meant to disseminate
information.
___________________14. It would be best to have this ready for one’s audience, so that members when taking
notes during the presentations.
___________________15. Although the speech is a performance, it is also one where the audience can
participate.
Test VII. ESSAY: Kindly answer the given question and write your answer at the space provided below
or at the back page. (5 pts each)
1. Do you want to be a good public speaker? Why or why not?
2. Why is it important to match one’s appearance to one’s audience?