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.
My friend said to me, "I think cooking is more of an art than science."

Options

A. a) My friend told me that he thinks that cooking was more of an art than science.
B. b) My friend tells me that he thought that cooking is more of
an art than science.
C. c) My friend told me that he thought that cooking was more of
an art than science.
D. d) My friend told me this that he thinks that cooking was more
of an art than science.

Answer

A