He cited a number of reasons for his absence.

Options

A. sited
B. recited
C. sighted
D. No Improvement

Answer

D

Explanation

(4) 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 ofliterature, etc. that you have learnt, especially to an audience
sighted (Verb) : to suddenly see something, especially something you have been looking for