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 said to my wife, "We have to brace for the coming storm."

Options

A. a) I said to my wife that we had to brace for the coming storm.
B. b) I said to my wife that we have to brace for the coming storm.
C. c) I say to my wife that we have to brace for the coming storm.
D. d) I said to my wife that we had to be bracing for the coming storm.

Answer

A