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

Correct option is B

The correct indirect speech is (b).
Explanation: When converting from direct to indirect speech:
· The reporting verb asserted is in the past tense.
· The present tense verb “am” changes to past tense “was”.
· "I" changes to "she" (referring to the scientist).
· Rule: Simple present changes to simple past in indirect speech when the reporting verb is in the past.
· Example:
· Direct: He said, “I am ready.”
· Indirect: He said that he was ready.
· Option (b) follows the rule accurately.
Explain why other options are incorrect:
· (a): “Would be determined” indicates future possibility, which is not suitable.
· (c): “Had determined” implies a past completed action, which is incorrect.
· (d): "Is determined" (present tense) violates the rule of sequence of tenses.