Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
Athira would like to get him a special birthday present, but nothing springs to mind.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. dawns on.
"Springs to mind" means something suddenly occurs to you or you instantly think of it.
Correct Substitution: Dawns on
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Meaning: To gradually become clear or to suddenly realize or think of something.
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Example: It finally dawned on me why the solution wasn’t working.
Final Sentence: Athira would like to get him a special birthday present, but nothing dawns on her.
Hence, the chosen option will be correct.