Given below are two statements, one is labeled as Assertion A and the other is labeled as Reason R

Assertion A: As regards communication, a major function is to build, manipulate, and use symbols.

Reason R: One of the functions of communication is to entertain the receivers.

In light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Communicators exchange two types of symbols, verbal and/or non-verbal, and attach meaning to said symbols.

Key PointsAssertion A: As regards communication, a major function is to build, manipulate, and use symbols. 

• Communication is fundamental to the existence and survival of humans as well as to an organization.
•  Communication is a process of creating and sharing ideas, information, views, facts, and feelings from one place, person, or group to another.
•  Communication is a continuous process that mainly involves three elements viz. sender, message, and receiver.
• Vertical Communications as the name suggests flow vertically upwards or downwards through formal channels.
• Symbolic communication includes gestures, body language, and facial expressions, as well as vocal moans.

Hence the assertion is true.

​Reason R: One of the functions of communication is to entertain the receivers.

Functions of communication

• Informing messages to others. 
• Persuading others to take the desired course of action.
• integrating efforts.
• Creating Relationships.
• Help in Making Selections between Alternatives
• Entertaining the receivers.

Thus, both A and R are correct, but R is not the correct explanation of A.