My friend says, "I can't help you, sorry. I have a lot of work to do."
- A. My friend says I can't help you because I have a lot of work to do.
- B. My friend says he can't help me because he has a lot of work to do.
- C. My friend says he can't help me because he have a lot of work to do.
- D. My friend says that I can't help you I have a lot of work to do.
Explanation
Because the reporting verb “says” is present, the tense need not backshift, but the pronouns change: “I” becomes “he” and “you” becomes “me.” “Has” agrees with the singular subject “he,” making option b correct.
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