Question: Which option best rephrases: \'He failed to attend the meeting due to unforeseen circumstances.\'

Options:

1. He could not attend the meeting because of unexpected events.
2. Due to unforeseen circumstances, he did not attend the meeting.
3. He did not attend the meeting because of unforeseen circumstances.
4. He failed to attend the meeting because of unexpected circumstances.

Correct Answer: He did not attend the meeting because of unforeseen circumstances.

Solution:

Option 2 is the clearest and most direct rephrasing of the original sentence.