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
“I didn’t know the solution. Can you solve? “he asked.
1
He said that he didn’t know the solution and asked me if I could solve.
2
He said that he hadn’t known the solution and asked me whether i could solve.
3
He told me that he hadn’t known the solution and asked me whether I can solve.
4
He told me that he hadn’t known the solution and asked if I know it.