Which sentence demonstrates reported speech accurately?
Original quote: “I want to protect my family,” said Stitch.
- Stitch said he wanted to protect his family.
- Stitch said he wants to protect his family.
- Stitch said that he will protect his family.
- Stitch said he want to protect his family.
Explanation
When reporting speech from the past, the simple present (“want”) often shifts to the simple past (“wanted”).
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