Question

    In each of the following questions, a word has been

    given and used in three statements. You are supposed to identify which of the statement/s use/s the word correctly and mark that as your answer. PEEK I. Curiosity got the better of her, and she couldn't resist taking a quick peek inside the mysterious package. II. The child couldn't wait to peek through the keyhole and discover the surprises that awaited in the room. III. As they reached the summit, the hikers were rewarded with breathtaking views from the peek of the mountain.
    A only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B only I and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C only I and II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E all are correct Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    I. "Curiosity got the better of her, and she couldn't resist taking a quick peek inside the mysterious package." - Correct. In this statement, "peek" is appropriately used to mean a quick or brief look. II. "The child couldn't wait to peek through the keyhole and discover the surprises that awaited in the room." - Correct. Here, "peek" is used correctly to convey the idea of looking briefly or with curiosity. III. "As they reached the summit, the hikers were rewarded with breathtaking views from the peek of the mountain." - Incorrect. The correct word in this context should be "peak," not "peek." "Peak" refers to the highest point of a mountain.

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