1 . The direct form of the indirect sentence .He said that the patient had died early in the morning ' is

• A. He said, 'the patient has died early in the morning.
• B. He said, 'the patient had died early in the morning.
• C. He said, 'the patient died early in the last morning.
• D. He said, 'the patient died early in the morning .

Answer: Option C

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