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.
He said that when he was a boy he could stay up as long as he liked.

Options

A. He said,"When I had been a boy I could stay up as long as I liked."
B. He told,"When I was a boy I could stay up as long as I liked."
C. He said,"When I was a boy I could stay up as long as I liked."
D. He said,"When I am a boy I can stay up as long as I like."

Answer

B