Select the correct matchstick that will form 3 closed shapes without changing the direction of the matchstick.

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Solution

The correct option is B
If Option A is chosen, we will have 2 closed shapes and 2 open shapes.
Therefore, Option A is incorrect.

(Multiple combinations are possible, but they will be incorrect.)
If Option B is chosen, we will have only 3 closed shapes.
Therefore, Option B is correct.

If Option C is chosen, we will have 2 closed shapes and 2 open shapes.
Therefore, Option C is incorrect.

(Multiple combinations are possible, but they will be incorrect.)

If Option D is chosen, we will have 2 closed shapes and 2 open shapes. Therefore, Option D is incorrect.

(Multiple combinations are possible, but they will be incorrect.)

Hence, Option B is correct.

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