Select the correct matchstick that will form 4 closed shapes without changing the direction of the matchstick.
(Hint: The stick attaches at the top)

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Solution

The correct option is D
If Option A is chosen, we will have 3 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 3 closed shapes and 3 open shapes.
Therefore, Option B is correct.

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

If Option C is chosen, we will have 2 closed shapes and 3 open shapes.
Therefore, Option C is incorrect.

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

If Option D is chosen, we will only have 4 closed shapes.
Therefore, Option D is correct.

Hence, Option D is correct.

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(Hint: The stick attaches at the top)