​Match List I with List II

List I (Codes)	List II (Description)
A. Encoding	I. Many meanings
B. Decoding	II. A linguistic system
C. Polysemy	III. Process of creating a message according to a particular code
D. Langue	IV. Process of using a code to decipher a message

​Choose the correct answer from the options given below:​

Correct option is C

B. Decoding: This refers to the process of using a code to decipher a message. →IV

C. Polysemy: This refers to a word or phrase having many meanings. →I

D. Langue: This refers to a linguistic system (a concept from Saussure's structural linguistics). →II

Information booster: 

1. Encoding is fundamental in communication theory, where the sender converts thoughts into signals or symbols.

2. Decoding is essential for the receiver to understand the sender’s message correctly.

3. Polysemy is common in natural languages and plays a crucial role in semantics and pragmatics.

4. Langue, as distinct from “parole” (actual speech), is the abstract system of language shared by a community.

5. The concept of encoding and decoding is used broadly in linguistics, media studies, and information theory.

6. Polysemy can lead to ambiguity but also enriches language with nuanced meanings.

7. Understanding langue helps in analyzing language structure, grammar, and usage rules.