In the below 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.
"How kind of you to take an interest in us!" Mrs. Bertram exclaimed.
1
Mrs. Bertram exclaimed that it was very kind of me to take an interest in us.
2
Mrs. Bertram exclaimed that it was very kind of me to be taking an interest in them.
3
Mrs. Bertram exclaimed that it is very kind of me to take an interest in them.
4
Mrs. Bertram exclaimed that it was very kind of me to take an interest in them.