Explanation:

Let’s break it down step by step:

- The pattern: S _ O Z Q T L O _ Q U _ O _ Q V L O Z _

- Let’s look for repetitions. Notice how “L O Z Q” and “L O Z” come up, plus “O _ Q”.

- Let’s see if the blanks line up to repeat sections. Lay it out grouped by likely pattern:

S _ O Z Q | T L O _ Q | U _ O _ Q | V L O Z _

- Each group seems to end with Q or Z.

- The sequence “L O Z Q” repeats, but with some alternation.

- Filling in, try the usual suspect—Option 1: L Z L Z Q

Where:

- First blank: Should match with L (SLOZQ)—looks right

- Second: Z (TLOZQ)—makes a real set (L O Z Q)

- Third: L (ULO...so U L O Z Q)

- Fourth: Z (ULOZQ)

- Fifth: Q (VLOZQ)

- It matches the repeated pattern: “L O Z Q” after every new starting letter.

Here’s how each option fits:

- Option 1: L Z L Z Q

- Perfect fit—each blank mirrors the repeating four-letter group.

- Option 2/3/4: They break the sequence or miss the “L O Z Q” pattern, or put the same letter where it makes the sequence nonsensical.

Option 1 is the answer.