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.
"I think I have been too lenient with you," father said to me.

Options

A. My father told me that he thinks that he had been too lenient with me.
B. My father told me that he thinks that he had been too lenient with me.
C. My father told me that he thought that he had been too lenient with me.
D. My father told me that he thought that he has been too lenient with me.

Answer

B