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The professor said, “I have completed my research.”

A. The professor said that he has completed his research.
B. The professor said that he had completed his research.
C. The professor said that I had completed my research.
D. The professor said he has completed my research.

📝 Explanation

Reporting verb is in past, so backshift to past perfect is required. Pronoun 'I' changes to 'he'.

📖 Additional Information

  • The professor said that he has completed his research.
  • The professor said that he had completed his research.
  • The professor said that I had completed my research.
  • The professor said he has completed my research.

Reporting verb is in past, so backshift to past perfect is required. Pronoun 'I' changes to 'he'.

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