Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
I should have stopped them then and there. But it never even ______ to me that I should.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. occurred.
The blank should be filled with a word that defines the thought process of the subject.
"Occurred" in general means happen; take place.
When a thought or idea occurs to us it means the thought or idea comes into our mind.
The correct sentence will be: I should have stopped them then and there. But it never even occurred to me that I should.