One-word substitution (text form): Choose the correct term for a document written by hand rather than typed or printed. Context: The word often denotes an author’s handwritten text in its original form. Instruction: Select the most appropriate single-word substitute.

Given data

• Definition: paper written by hand.
• Options: Manuscript, Handicraft, Handiwork, Thesis.

Concept / ApproachManuscript (Latin: manus = hand, scriptus = written) → handwritten document/original text. ‘‘Handicraft’’/‘‘handiwork’’ are crafted items; ‘‘thesis’’ is a formal dissertation (may be typed).

Elimination & verificationManuscript — specifically hand-written/original text; correct. ✅Handicraft/Handiwork — general manual craft, not a document. ❌Thesis — academic work, not necessarily handwritten. ❌

Example‘‘The poet’s manuscript contains corrections in the margin.’’

Final AnswerManuscript