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Edison said, “genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.”

Edison said that genius __________ one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.

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Detailed Solution

The correct answer is: is.
The word "is" is an auxiliary that is used for the simple present tense, so "is" is the appropriate response. Since the supplied sentence is a universal truth or fact, it cannot be changed to indirect speech and always remains in the simple present tense.

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