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, "I had not received the passport hence I could not attend the conference held last year."

Options

A. He said that he had not received the passport then he could not be attending the conference held last year.
B. He said that he has not received the passport then he could not attend the conference held the month before.
C. He said that he had not received the passport, hence he could not attend the conference held last year.
D. He said that he has not received the passport so he could not be attending the conference held last year.

Answer

A, C, D