Select the option that expresses the given sentence in direct voice.
The young artist confidently announced that she could paint a masterpiece if she were given enough time.
A.The young artist announced, "I can paint a masterpiece if I am given enough time."
B.The young artist said, "She could paint a masterpiece if she was given enough time."
C.The young artist announced, "I could paint a masterpiece If I were given enough time."✓ Correct
D.The young artist said, "I can paint a masterpiece if I were given enough time."
Explanation
The reporting verb 'announced' and the subjunctive 'were given' in indirect speech correspond to 'could paint' and 'I were given' in direct speech. Option C correctly retains the hypothetical/conditional tone with 'could' and 'were given'.
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