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. The old man said to me, "Life has taught me some hard lessons."

Options

A. The old man tells me that life has taught him some hard lessons.
B. The old man told me this that life has had taught him some hard lessons.
C. The old man tells me that life is teaching him some hard lessons.
D. The old man told me that life had taught him some hard lessons.

Answer

A, D