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.
The artist said, "I was painting a picture here at the bank of this river."

Options

A. The artist said that he had been painting a picture here at the bank of that river.
B. The artist said that he had been painting a picture there at the bank of this riv
C. The artist said that he had been painting a picture there at the bank of that river.
D. The artist said that he had been painting a picture here at the bank of this river

Answer

A, B, C, D