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:

My friend said “I am leaving today.” 

• 1
  My friend said that he leaves today.
• 2
  My friend said that he was leaving that day.
• 3
  My friend said that he is leaving today.
• 4
  My friend said that he was leaving today.