Which of the following are true of communication?

1.Communication is inevitable

2.Communication is non-social

3.Communication is irreversible

4.Communication is cultural

5.Communication is completely commercial

A1, 2 & 3 only

B1, 3 & 4 only ✓ Correct

C1, 4 & 5 only

D2, 3 & 5 only

Correct answer: (B) 1, 3 & 4 only

Explanation

True of communication are that it is inevitable, irreversible and cultural.

Statement 1 holds because one cannot not communicate, as some message passes even in silence.

Statement 3 holds because once a message is sent it cannot be taken back.

Statement 4 holds because communication is shaped by and carries culture.

The claim that communication is non-social is wrong, as it is essentially a social act between people.

The claim that it is completely commercial is wrong, as most communication serves non-commercial ends.

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