Identifying the Functions of Communication
Instructions: Read each situation carefully. Identify the function of communication being
used.
Choose from:
Control
Motivation
Information Dissemination
Emotional Expression
Social Interaction
1. The barangay captain announces over the loudspeaker that fishing is not allowed today
due to strong winds.
2. A coach encourages the volleyball team to train harder for the division meet.
3. A group of students laugh and share stories during lunch break.
4. A mother tells her child to avoid the shoreline during the storm.
5. A teacher explains the effects of water pollution on marine life.
6. A student writes a poem about the beauty of the sea in Silanga.
7. A friend tells you, “Don’t give up, you can pass the math quiz!”
8. A tricycle driver reminds passengers to wear their helmets.
9. Students greet each other before class starts.
10. A barangay health worker shares tips on how to avoid colds during the rainy season.
11. A parent scolds their child for skipping school.
12. After winning the basketball game, the team hugs and cheers in celebration.
13. A teacher announces the schedule for upcoming exams.
14. A student says, “I’m really sad because our class lost in the sports fest.”
15. A friend asks, “How was your weekend?” and they chat about fishing and errands.
16. The barangay captain reminds tricycle drivers to follow curfew hours.
17. A classmate says, “Let’s study hard so we can graduate with honors.”
18. During flag ceremony, the principal shares updates about upcoming school events.
19. Students joke around while waiting for the rain to stop.
20. A fisherman tells his children stories about surviving a typhoon at sea.