Communication is the process by which messages are transferred from source to:

Communication is the process of transmitting information, ideas, or messages from a source (sender) to a receiver through a selected channel.

• It involves encoding, transmission, decoding, and feedback to ensure the intended meaning is effectively conveyed. 

Key Points

• Messages in communication are transferred from the source to the receiver because the receiver is the intended target of the message.
• The communication process begins with the sender formulating a message, encoding it into a communicable form, and transmitting it through a chosen medium.
• The receiver then decodes the message and provides feedback to complete the communication cycle.
• The presence of a receiver is essential, as communication without an intended audience loses its purpose. Whether in verbal, written, or digital form, every message is designed for interpretation and response by a recipient.

Hint

• A channel is the medium through which the message travels, such as speech, text, or digital transmission, but it is not the final destination of the message.
• A message itself is the content being communicated rather than the recipient.
• Effects refer to the impact or outcome of communication but do not serve as the recipient of the transferred message.

Hence, the correct answer is receiver.