In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Direct/Indirect.
"I finished it several days ago," said Jack.
Jack said that he finished it several days previously.
Jack said that he had finished it several days.
Jack said that he finished it several days earlier.
Jack said that he finished it several days earlier.
B.
Jack said that he had finished it several days.