In communication, paradigms are the basis of 

The correct answer is Syntagms.

Key Points

• Syntagms are the combination of words or phrases that make a meaningful sentence.
• In communication, syntagms are used to convey a message by arranging words or phrases in a particular order, which is made possible by paradigms.
• Paradigms are the set of words or phrases that can be used in a particular position in a sentence.

Additional Information

• Numbers: Numerals are used to represent numbers in communication, and they are not related to paradigms.
• Syntax: Syntax refers to the rules that govern the arrangement of words in a sentence.
• Punctuations: Punctuation marks are used to clarify the meaning of a sentence or to indicate pauses and breaks in speech.