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. John said, "There is a monkey outside the window."

Options

A. John said that there was a monkey outside the window.
B. John says that there was a monkey outside the window.
C. John said that there is a monkey outside the window.
D. John says that there is a monkey outside the window.