Select the option that correctly converts the following sentence into reported speech:

**"I am determined to publish my findings," the scientist asserted confidently.**

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Select the option that correctly converts the following sentence into reported speech:

**"I am determined to publish my findings," the scientist asserted confidently.**

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**Solution:**

1. When converting direct speech to reported speech, pronouns and verb tenses usually change to fit the context.

2. The original sentence is: _"I am determined to publish my findings," the scientist asserted confidently._

3. Pronoun changes:
   - "I" changes to "she" (referring to the scientist).
   - "my" changes to "her".

4. Tense changes:
   - Present tense "am" changes to past tense "was" because the reporting verb "asserted" is in the past tense.

5. The phrase "asserted confidently" remains unchanged to preserve the manner of speaking.

6. Putting it all together, the correct reported speech is:

_The scientist confidently asserted that she was determined to publish her findings._

**Why other options are incorrect:**

- Option 1 keeps "is" instead of changing it to "was," which is incorrect for past reporting.
- Option 2 uses "had determined," which changes the meaning to a completed action rather than a current state of determination.
- Option 3 uses "would be determined," implying a future intention, which is not present in the original sentence.

**Answer:** Option 4

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