Direction: In the question below, a sentence has been given in Direct speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect speech.

I said to my friend, "Can you pick me up after work?"

I asked my friend if he can pick me up after work.

I asked my friend if he could pick me up after work.

I told my friend to pick me up after work.

I told my friend if he could pick him up after work.