Select the most appropriate direct form of the given sentence.
The salesman said that he had verified all the bills while the goods were being packed.

Options

A. The salesman said, “I have verified all the bills while the goods are packed.”
B. The salesman said, “He had verified all the bills while the goods was being packed.”
C. The salesman said, “I am verifying all the bills while the goods are being packed.”
D. The salesman said, “I verified all the bills while the goods were being packed.”

Answer

D