In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
He said to Raina,"I cannot marry you now but I shall surely do so next year."

Options

A. He told Raina that he cannot marry her now but would surely do so the following year.
B. He told her that he could not marry Raina then but would surely marry her next year.
C. He told Raina that he could not marry her then but he would surely do so the following year.
D. He told Raina that he would not marry her then but would surely do so the next year.

Answer

A, B, C, D