Written by hand — Synonyms & Antonyms Aptitude Question
Written by hand: Choose the one word for: a document written by hand. Answer and worked solution on CodeKairo.
- Topic: Synonyms & Antonyms
- Section: Verbal Ability
- Difficulty: Medium
- Time target: 45 seconds
Question
Choose the one word for: a document written by hand.
Options
- Manuscript
- Transcript
- Postscript
- Inscription
Show the answer and the worked solution
Correct answer: A. Manuscript
Worked solution
- Manu- (hand) + script (writing) gives manuscript.
- A transcript is a written copy; a postscript is added after; an inscription is carved or engraved.
Answer: Manuscript.
The idea
Break the compound into its parts. All four options share script, so the prefix decides the answer.
Shortcut. manu- is the hand in manual and manicure; hand + script (writing) gives a document written by hand.
Common trap. "Transcript" — a transcript is a written copy of something else (trans-, across), typed or handwritten; nothing in it means 'by hand'.