Question 174
MediumOriginal questionChoose the word that best fills the blank.
The idea ______ to me in the middle of the night.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
An idea occurs to someone when it comes into their mind.
Worth noting
Struck is close, but it takes no "to": the idea struck me.
- Concept
- The word the sentence needs: "occur"
- Typical timeTypical
- 40 s
- Your timeYours
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