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 wife said to me, "This is a beautiful necklace!"

Options

A. My wife told me that that was a beautiful necklace.
B. My wife told me this that was a beautiful necklace.
C. My wife told me that that is a beautiful necklace.
D. My wife told me this that is a beautiful necklace.

Answer

A