Which statement best describes that text has meaning and can be read?

• A. Text on the page can be read and conveys meaning.
• B. Pictures alone convey the entire meaning.
• C. Text has no meaning.
• D. Words are always difficult to read.

Answer: (A)

Text is a system of written symbols that carries meaning when you decode it. The best statement reflects this by saying text on the page can be read and conveys meaning. Reading turns letters into words and sentences that express ideas, so the message the author intends becomes understandable to the reader. Pictures can illustrate concepts, but they don’t replace the precise messages language can convey, especially when you need to know specifics or nuanced meaning. Saying text has no meaning is incorrect, and saying words are always hard to read isn’t true for most everyday reading cases—the ease of reading varies with the audience and context, but meaning is still present when the text is understood.