Rectify the sentence by selecting the correct spelling of the underlined word from the options.

The baby smiled and laughed at the pickaboo game.

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  1. peakaboo
  2. pikaboo
  3. peekaboo
  4. pekaboo

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Option 3 : peekaboo
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The correct answer is: Option 3.

Key Points

  • The word "pickaboo" does not exist in the English language. It seems like a misspelling or a typographical error.
  • Peekaboo is a common child's game where one player hides their face, and then suddenly reveals it while saying "peekaboo!" (छुपम छुपाई)
    • Example: The baby giggled uncontrollably whenever we played peekaboo.
  • Therefore, the correct spelling of the word in the sentence is peekaboo.

Therefore, the correct answer is: Option 3.

Additional Information

Here are the other options explained along with their Hindi meanings and example sentences:

  • peakaboo (पिकाबू): Incorrect spelling of peekaboo.
    • Example: Incorrect spelling, hence no example sentence.
  • pikaboo (पिकाबू): Incorrect spelling of peekaboo.
    • Example: Incorrect spelling, hence no example sentence.
  • pekaboo (पेकाबू): Incorrect spelling of peekaboo.
    • Example: Incorrect spelling, hence no example sentence.
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