Question 1

Informal communication often leads to ___ and gossips.

Accepted Answer

rumors

Question 2

Intrapersonal communication refers to ___ talk or inner monologue.

Accepted Answer

self

Question 3

The global rise of English is attributed to historical, economic, and ___ factors.

Accepted Answer

cultural

Question 4

To write in a culturally sensitive way means to be aware of cultural ___ and similarities.

Accepted Answer

differences

Question 5

The receiver's response to the message is known as ___.

Accepted Answer

feedback

Question 6

Noise refers to interference that disrupts ___.

Accepted Answer

communication

Question 7

The term 'white trash' is an example of language that is both a racial and ___ slur.

Accepted Answer

classist

Question 8

Aristotle’s Linear Model focuses on the speaker, speech, and ___.

Accepted Answer

audience

Question 9

The term ___ is now considered more politically correct than 'squatters' in the Philippines.

Accepted Answer

informal settlers

Question 10

From birth, we are immersed in a ___ community where we acquire language.

Accepted Answer

speech

Question 11

When referring to people with disabilities, the focus should be on the ___, not the condition.

Accepted Answer

person

Question 12

There is debate among parents of children with autism about whether to use '___ with autism' or '___ person.'

Accepted Answer

person, autistic

Question 13

Berlo’s SMCRN Model adds ___ and emphasizes the importance of each component.

Accepted Answer

noise

Question 14

To maintain harmonious communicative relations, one should avoid words that ___ against particular groups.

Accepted Answer

discriminate

Question 15

Racism is a form of discrimination against a person of a different ___.

Accepted Answer

race

Question 16

In effective written communication, it is important to be clear, concise, ___, correct, coherent, complete, and courteous.

Accepted Answer

concrete

Question 17

It is best to avoid identifying people by ___ or ethnic group.

Accepted Answer

race

Question 18

According to Benjamin Lee Whorf, language influences the ___ we form.

Accepted Answer

ideas

Question 19

Humans have structured languages governed by rules such as ___, grammar, and syntax.

Accepted Answer

phonology

Question 20

Ageism is a form of discrimination against people because of their ___.

Accepted Answer

age

Question 21

It is important to refer to a person's age only when that information is ___.

Accepted Answer

pertinent

Question 22

The process of language acquisition begins with ___ sounds as babies.

Accepted Answer

mimicking

Question 23

Lasswell’s Model includes the components: Who → What → Channel → Whom → ___ .

Accepted Answer

Effect

Question 24

Interpersonal communication can be ___ or in small groups.

Accepted Answer

dyadic

Question 25

The Shannon-Weaver Model introduces ___ as a factor in communication.

Accepted Answer

noise

Question 26

Extended communication utilizes ___ media.

Accepted Answer

electronic

Question 27

A second language is formally learned through ___, such as in school.

Accepted Answer

education

Question 28

One principle of effective communication is to know your ___ thoroughly.

Accepted Answer

topic

Question 29

Language change often occurs through borrowing words and adapting ___ structures.

Accepted Answer

linguistic

Question 30

Effective oral communication should be clear, complete, ___, natural, and provide specific feedback.

Accepted Answer

concise

Question 31

Communication is defined as the exchange of thoughts, ideas, concepts, and views between ___ or more people.

Accepted Answer

two

Question 32

Organizational communication includes downward, upward, horizontal, and ___ communication.

Accepted Answer

crosswise

Question 33

Verbal communication involves the use of ___ (spoken or written).

Accepted Answer

words

Question 34

Downward communication occurs from higher to ___ levels.

Accepted Answer

lower

Question 35

Communication is a ___ process, meaning it is ongoing and ever-changing.

Accepted Answer

dynamic

Question 36

Non-verbal communication includes gestures, body language, and ___ expressions.

Accepted Answer

facial

Question 37

One should refer to a group by the term it ___ to ensure respectful communication.

Accepted Answer

prefers

Question 38

Ethical communication follows societal norms and guidelines, which vary between formal and ___ settings.

Accepted Answer

informal

Question 39

Sexism refers to prejudice and discrimination based on ___ or gender.

Accepted Answer

sex

Question 40

Formal communication uses ___ language.

Accepted Answer

formal

Question 41

To be inclusive, one should favor ___-neutral words over gender-biased words.

Accepted Answer

gender

Question 42

The sender initiates communication by ___ a message.

Accepted Answer

encoding

Question 43

An example of a gender-biased term is '___,' which can be replaced with 'chairperson.'

Accepted Answer

chairman

Question 44

Class discrimination is also known as ___.

Accepted Answer

classism

Question 45

Language with bias against class can lead to negative connotations, such as viewing certain groups as ___ or unpredictable.

Accepted Answer

criminal