Mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the sentence that is closest in meaning to each of the following questions.
‘Sorry, we’re late. It took us ages to look for a parking place,’ said John.
A. John said that he was late because he had spent a lot of time finding a parking place.
B. John finally found a parking place after a long time searching even though they were late.
C. John apologized for being late because it took them much time to find a parking place.
D. John said sorry for being late because he had to try his best to look for a parking place.
