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Care should be taken when submitting manuscripts to book publishers. A suitable publisher should be chosen, by a study of his list of publications or an examination in the bookshops of the type of books in which he specializes. It is a waste of time and money to send the typescript of a novel to a publisher who publishes no fiction, or poetry to one who publishes no verse, though all too often this is done. A preliminary letter is appreciated by most publishers, and this should outline the nature and extent of the typescript and enquire whether the publisher would be prepared to read it (writers have been known to send out such letters of enquiry in duplicated form, an approach not calculated to stimulate a publisher’s interest). It is desirable to enclose the cost of return postage when submitting the typescript and finally it must be understood that although every reasonable care is taken of material in the Publishers’ possession, responsibility cannot be accepted for any loss or damage thereto.

Authors are strongly advised not to pay for the publication of their work. A reputable publisher will undertake its publication at his own expense, except possibly for works of an academic nature.

Question: 1

In view of the writer:

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When submitting a manuscript, always research the publisher’s specialization. This increases the chances of your manuscript being seriously considered and properly edited.
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  • The publisher will stick to his line of publication only.
  • The publisher who does not publish the other books, may not understand the ingredients and pattern of publication.
  • Publisher will not devote time to the Editing and reading the material which is not of its line of publication.
  • Any publisher, not publishing the stuff of other type will not be able to do justice with the manuscript.
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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

The writer suggests that it is essential to send a manuscript to a publisher who specializes in the type of material being submitted. A publisher not dealing with a particular genre may not devote the necessary time to read or edit the material effectively, thus making it unproductive to send irrelevant work to such publishers.
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Question: 2

As per the passage:

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Ensure that the introductory letter accompanying your manuscript is clear, concise, and provides enough information to capture the publisher's interest.
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  • Introductory letter, as it helps in publication, must be invariably sent.
  • The letters must have the contents in detail, to make the publisher read the same while devoting sufficient time.
  • A well-worded and concise letter must be sent with manuscript to enable the publisher to have a glimpse of the manuscript.
  • More than one copy of the Preliminary/introductory letter must be submitted.
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The Correct Option is C

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The passage mentions that a preliminary letter is appreciated by publishers, and it should outline the nature of the manuscript. The letter should be concise and well-worded, providing the publisher with a quick overview of the material and helping them decide whether to review it further.
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Question: 3

According to the writer:

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Be cautious about paying for publication. A reputable publisher should cover these costs, except in specialized cases like academic works.
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  • Paying for the publication expenses will help in publication of the manuscript.
  • Although the publisher would pay for the return expenses, no publication expenses will be borne by the publisher.
  • Reputed publisher would publish the manuscript on its own expenses.
  • Good publishers sometimes defer the publication according to the demand.
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The Correct Option is C

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The writer advises authors against paying for the publication of their work. A reputable publisher will typically bear the cost of publishing the manuscript, with the possible exception of academic works. This reinforces the importance of selecting a legitimate publisher who handles publication expenses.
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Question: 4

Give the suitable Central idea of the passage:

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Before submitting your manuscript, ensure that it aligns with the publisher’s area of specialization, and follow the publisher’s guidelines for submission, including the return postage costs.
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  • Manuscripts when sent for publication must have preliminary letter in more than one copy with cost of publication.
  • Manuscripts must be submitted to reputed publisher, who publishes the material of that kind with a brief letter and cost of return expenses.
  • The manuscripts before submission, must be personally discussed with the publishers, along with a letter and making it clear with him that only a part of publication expenses will be borne by the writer.
  • While submitting the manuscripts for publication, all the details are to be made abundantly clear with the publisher in writing along with the share of expenses. Any reputed publisher can be selected who may publish the manuscript.
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The Correct Option is B

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The passage emphasizes that manuscripts should be submitted to a reputable publisher specializing in the type of material being submitted. The submission should include a brief letter outlining the manuscript, as well as covering the return postage costs. It highlights the importance of proper submission procedures.
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Question: 5

The primary purpose of the passage is to:

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  • Present the results of statistical analyses and propose further studies.
  • Explain a recent development and predict its eventual consequences.
  • Identify the reasons for a trend and recommend measures to address it.
  • Outline several theories about a phenomenon and advocate one of them Describe the potential consequences of implementing a new policy and argue in favour of that policy.
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The Correct Option is C

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The passage identifies the reasons for the rise in temporary employment, primarily focusing on employer factors such as product demand and reduced bargaining power of workers. It also recommends several measures that government policymakers should consider to address this issue.
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