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 told his mother that he was starting in two days' time.

Options

A. "I am starting the day after tomorrow, mother,"he said.
B. "I will start the next day, mother,"he said.
C. "I may start in two days time, mother,"he said.
D. "I must start in two days time mother,"he said.

Answer

A