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.
He said to his partner, "You have to share the responsibilities if you want to share the profits."

Options

A. a) He told his partner that he had to share the responsibilities if he wanted to share the profits.
B. b) He told his partner that he has to share the responsibilities if he wanted to share the profits.
C. c) He tells his partner that he had to share the responsibilities if he wanted to share the profits.
D. d) He told his partner that he has to share the responsibilities if he wants to share the profits.

Answer

A