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.
Lila said to her mother, "I can choose to dress the way I want to."

Options

A. Lila told to her mother that she can choose to dress the way she wants to.
B. Lila told to her mother that she will be choosing to dress the way she want ed to.
C. Lila told to her mother that she can be choosing to dress the way she wants to.
D. Lila told to her mother that she could choose to dress the way she wanted to.

Answer

D