Direction: Each question below has two blanks, each blank indicating that something has been omitted. Choose the set of words for each blank that best fits the meaning of the sentence as a whole. 

Q:

Many teachers_______ the lack of professional freedom as the_______ for leaving the job. 

• 1
  cited, reason
• 2
  explained, force
• 3
  claimed, understanding
• 4
  argued, culprit
• 5
  believe, ground