In the following question, 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:

"The taxi is here," said the watchman.

• 1
  The watchman said that the taxi is here.
• 2
  The watchman said that the taxi was there.
• 3
  The watchman said that the taxi is there.
• 4
  The watchman said that the taxi was here.