I just took the test and it is a, not b!
Answer:
In my opinion, I think it's A
Explanation: When authors develop characters, they describe the characters thoughts and emotions, the character's actions, speech, and forming relationships with the other characters. So in this case, A would be the best answer.
If the verb in the independent clause is in the present tense, the tense that the verb in the indirect quotation should be is <span>remain in its original tense.
</span>You don't have to shift tenses because it is present in the independent one.
For example:
He says: "I need to wash my hair."
He says that he needs to wash his hair.
You wouldn't say - he says that he needed to wash his hair.
