In the question below, the sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

I told him that he was not working hard.

A.

I said to him, "You are not working hard."

B.

I told to him, "You are not working hard."

C.

I said, "You are not working hard."

D.

I said to him, "He is not working hard."

Correct answer is A

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