Which of the following statements are true in respect of communication? Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

1.Communicated meanings are always ambiguous

2.Words are symbols for concepts

3.Labels may be ambiguous

4.Symbols are usually understood within a group

5.Sharing of meaning is not possible in communication

A1, 2 and 3 only

B2, 3 and 4 only ✓ Correct

C3, 4 and 5 only

D1, 2 and 5 only

Correct answer: (B) 2, 3 and 4 only

Explanation

Words are symbols for concepts, which correctly describes how language stands for ideas.

Labels may be ambiguous, since the same term can carry different meanings.

Symbols are usually understood within a group that shares their conventions.

Saying communicated meanings are always ambiguous overstates the case and is not true.

Claiming that sharing of meaning is not possible denies the very basis of communication.

Communication works precisely because a group shares symbolic conventions.

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