Directions: In the following questions, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

Q:

He said, “Ravi, why are you sounding so depressed today?” 

• 1
  He told Ravi why he sounded so depressed today.
• 2
  He asked Ravi that why was he sounding so depressed that day.
• 3
  He asked Ravi why did he sound so depressed that day.
• 4
  He asked Ravi why he was sounding so depressed that day.