In the question below a sentence have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He said, "If I had the key with me, I could give you the solution".

• A. He said if he could have the key with him,he would give him/her the solution.
• B. He said that If he have had the key with him, he could have given him/her the solution.
• C. He said that if he had the key with him, he could give him/her the solution.
• D. He told that if he could have the key with him, he would give him/her the solution.

Answer: (C)