WBCS.LIVE practice question

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in reported speech. ‘I am determined to publish my findings,’ the scientist asserted confidently.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. The scientist confidently asserted that she is determined to publish her findings.
  2. The scientist confidently asserted that she had determined to publish her findings.
  3. The scientist confidently asserted that she would be determined to publish her findings.
  4. The scientist confidently asserted that she was determined to publish her findings.

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: The scientist confidently asserted that she was determined to publish her findings.