Direction: In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
He said, "I can afford to throw tantrums but you cannot."

Options

A. He said that he could afford to throw tantrums but I could not.
B. He said that he was able to throw tantrums but I cannot.
C. He said that he can afford to throw tantrums but I could not.
D. He said that he can afford to throw tantrums but I can't

Answer

A