Select the correct form of the given sentence.
Madhurima explained, "I am planning to quit my graduation."
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
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.