Direction: In the following questions, a part of the sentence is in bold. Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (1), (2) and (3) which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (4).
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He cited a number of reasons for his absence.
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- sited
- recited
- sighted
- No improvement
Correct Option: D
No improvement
cited (Verb) : to mention something as a reason or an example, or in order to support what you are saying
sited (Verb) : to build or place something in a particular position
recited (Verb) : to say a poem, piece of literature, etc. that you have learnt, especially to an audience
sighted (Verb) : to suddenly see something, especially something you have been looking for
