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, "Oh, that I had the wings of a bird".

• A. He wished that he might have the wings of a bird.
• B. He wished that he could have the wings of a bird.
• C. He proposed to have the wrings of a bird.
• D. He wished that he had the wings of a bird.

Answer: (D)