Which of the following are true of communication?

(A)  Communication is inevitable.

(B)  Communication is non-social.

(C)  Communication is irreversible.

(D)  Communication is cultural.

(E)  Communication is completely commercial

Choose the most appropriate answer from the option given below:

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  1. (A), (B), (C) only
  2. (A), (C), (D) only
  3. (A), (D), (E) only
  4. (B), (C), (E) only

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Option 2 : (A), (C), (D) only
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Communication

  • It is the act of giving, receiving, and sharing information ​
  • ​it consists of eight essential elements: source, message, channel, receiver, feedback, environment, context, and interference.

Following are the essential features of communication:

  • It involves atleast two persons.
  • Message is a must. 
  • Communication may be written, oral, or gestural:
  • Communication is a Two Way Process.
  • Its Primary Purpose is to motivate a response.
  • Communication is inevitable irreversible, and unrepeatable.
  • Communication is irreversible – one cannot undo communication.
  • Communication is unrepeatable – one can repeat words.
  • Communication is cultural as every culture around the world has a unique language.
  • This language is made up of ideals, values, beliefs, traditions, and further attributes that constitute the essence of one's ways of communication.

Therefore we can say that the correct answer is (A), (C), (D) only

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