IRS 2 Prelims - 2: Communication Part 1

Multiple Choice

Words in a language are not mere signs or figures, but symbols of meaning. The intelligibility of a language depends on the correct interpretation of these symbols.

• Language is SOCIAL

• Language is SYMBOLIC

• Language is SYSTEMATIC

Multiple Choice

Language in this sense is a possession of a social group, comprising an indispensable set of rules which permits its members to relate to each other, interact with each other, and co-operate with each other.

• Language is SOCIAL

• Language is SYMBOLIC

• Language is SYSTEMATIC

Multiple Choice

All languages have phonological and grammatical systems, and within a system, there are several sub-systems.

• Language is SOCIAL

• Language is SYMBOLIC

• Language is SYSTEMATIC

Multiple Choice

Language changes according to the needs of society.

• Language is VOCAL

• Language is NON INSTINCTIVE, CONVENTIONAL

• Language is PRODUCTIVE and CREATIVE

Multiple Choice

Writing came much later as an intelligent attempt to represent vocal sounds.

• Language is VOCAL

• Language is NON INSTINCTIVE, CONVENTIONAL

• Language is PRODUCTIVE and CREATIVE

Multiple Choice

Each generation transmits this convention on to the next. Like all human institutions, languages also change and die, grow, and expand.

• Language is VOCAL

• Language is NON INSTINCTIVE, CONVENTIONAL

• Language is PRODUCTIVE and CREATIVE

Open Ended

What comes to mind when you see or hear the word COMMUNICATION?

Poll

In today's day and age, how would you prefer to communicate others?

• Face to Face

• Online

Open Ended

Why did you choose the option you chose?

Multiple Choice

is the act of writing, typing or printing symbols like letters and numbers to convey information.

• Verbal

• Non-Verbal

• Written

• Visual

Multiple Choice

communication is the use of language to transfer information through speaking or sign language.

• Verbal

• Non-Verbal

• Written

• Visual

Multiple Choice

is the act of using photographs, art, drawings, sketches, charts and graphs to convey information.

• Verbal

• Non-Verbal

• Written

• Visual

Multiple Choice

is the use of body language, gestures and facial expressions to convey information to others.

• Verbal

• Non-Verbal

• Written

• Visual