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. My mother said, "I will have cooked the food by then thus I can join you all for the movie."
Options
A. My mother said that she would have cooked the food by then so she can join us for the movie.
B. My mother said that she will have cooked the food by then so she could join us for the movie.
C. My mother said that she would have cooked the food by then so she could join us for the movie.
D. My mother said that she will have cooked the food by then so she can join us for the movie.
Correct Answer
My mother said that she would have cooked the food by then so she could join us for the movie.