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.
He said to the bankers, "These diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars."

Options

A. He told the bankers that these diamonds are more valuable then a billion dollars
B. He has told the bankers this that those diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars
C. He told the bankers that those diamonds are more valuable than a billion dollars
D. He told the bankers that those diamonds were more valuable than a billion dollars

Answer

D