In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The teacher said to his students, "Health is wealth, whatsever you may say."

Options

A. The teacher told his students that health was wealth, whatever they might say.
B. The teacher exclaimed to his students that health is wealth whatever they might tell.
C. The teacher assured his students that health was wealth whatever they might say.
D. The teacher told his students that health is wealth whatever they might say.

Answer

D