Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech.
'I am determined to publish my findings,' the scientist asserted confidently.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. The scientist confidently asserted that she was determined to publish her findings.
- In direct speech, the scientist says 'I', referring to herself. In reported speech, 'I' changes to 'she' (assuming the scientist is female).
- 'My findings' changes to 'her findings' to maintain correct reference.
- The reporting verb 'asserted' is in the past tense. In reported speech, we shift the present tense in direct speech to the corresponding past tense. ('Am' (present) changes to 'was' (past) to maintain tense consistency.)
- 'Asserted confidently' is an adverbial phrase that remains in reported speech as 'confidently asserted.'
- 'That' is used as a conjunction to introduce the reported statement.