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Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct speech: The young artist admitted sheepishly that he had forgotten his sketchbook and could not participate in the competition.
- 1'I have forgotten my sketchbook,' he admitted sheepishly, 'and I could not participate in the competition.'
- 2The young artist admitted sheepishly, 'I have forgotten my sketchbook and I cannot participate in the competition.'
- 3'I had forgotten my sketchbook,' the young artist admitted sheepishly, 'and I could not participate in the competition.'
- 4'I have forgotten my sketchbook,' the young artist admitted sheepishly, 'and I cannot participate in the competition.'✓
Correct answer
'I have forgotten my sketchbook,' the young artist admitted sheepishly, 'and I cannot participate in the competition.'
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