Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.

A book or paper written by hand

Manuscript

The one-word substitute for a book or paper written by hand is manuscript.

• Edition refers to a particular form or version of a book or other published work.
• Periodical refers to a publication that is issued at regular intervals, such as a magazine or newspaper.
• Paperback refers to a book with a flexible cover made of paperboard.
• Manuscript refers to an original handwritten or typed copy of a book, article, or other literary work.

Manuscript is the most appropriate word for this group of words because it specifically refers to a book or paper that is written by hand. The other words do not have the same connotation of handwritten material.