In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
The teacher said to the student,"Why were you absent yesterday?"

Options

A. The teacher asked the student why had been he absent the previous day.
B. The teacher asked the student why had he been absent the previous day
C. The teacher informed the student that why he had been absent the next day
D. The teacher informed the student that why he had been absent the next day

Answer

B