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.
Priya said, "I have not met the boy hence I cannot make a decision."

Options

A. Priya s ays that she had not met the boy hence she could not make a decision.
B. Priya said that she has not met the boy thence she could not make a decision.
C. Priya says that she has not met the boy hence she could not make a decision.
D. Priya said that she had not met the boy thence she could not make a decision.

Answer

D