Select the correct form of the given sentence.

Madhurima explained, "I am planning to quit my graduation."

Madhurima explained that she was planning to quit her graduation.

The correct form of the given sentence is:

Madhurima explained that she was planning to quit her graduation.

The other options are incorrect because they do not follow these rules:

• Madhurima explained that she were planning to quit her graduation. - This sentence changes the auxiliary verb "was" to "were," which is incorrect for the third person singular pronoun "she."
• Madhurima explained that she planned to quit her graduation. - This sentence does not change the present tense to the past tense for the auxiliary verb "was."
• Madhurima explained that she had been planning to quit her graduation. - This sentence changes the present tense to the past perfect tense, which is not necessary in this case.