Choose the most appropriate option to change the narration
(direct / indirect) of the given sentence.
“You should lock your car as there have been some
instances of theft,” said Anil.

Options

A. a) There have been some instances of theft so I should have
locked my car said Anil.
B. b) Anil advised me that I should lock my car as there had been some instances of theft.
C. c) There have been instances of theft so I should lock my car was
told to me by Anil.
D. d) Anil said he must lock his car because there were some
instances of theft.

Answer

B