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 friend said to me, "I am not going to talk to you."

Options

A. The friend has told me that he is not going to talk to me.
B. The friend told me that he would not be talking to me.
C. The friend told me that he was not going to talk to me.
D. The friend has told me that he is never going to talk with me.

Answer

C