Question

Select the option that expresses the given sentence in indirect speech. The lawyer told the father of the accused. "There is a rumour that he has some connection in that crime."

A The lawyer told the father of the accused that there had been a rumour that he had some connection in that crime.

B The lawyer told the father of the accused that there was a rumour that he was having some connection in that crime

C The lawyer told the father of the accused that there was a rumour that he had some connection in that crime.

D The lawyer told the father of the accused that there was a rumour that he has had some connection in that crime.

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