In the question given below, a part of the sentence is in bold and italicised. Below are given alternatives to the bold and italicised part which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose option 'D' as the answer.

Not a word they spoke to the unfortunate wife about it

A.

did they speak

B.

they will speak

C.

they had spoken

D.

No improvement

Correct answer is A

No explanation has been provided for this answer.