In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the 4 alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect/Direct speech.
The lion told the fox that he was very weak, that his teeth had fallen out, and that he had no appetite.
1
"I am very weak, my teeth have fallen out, and I have no appetite", said the lion to the fox.
2
"I was very weak, my teeth had fallen out, and I had no appetite", said the lion to the fox.
3
"I am very weak, my teeth had fallen out, and I had no appetite", said the lion to the fox.
4
"I am very weak, my teeth have fallen out, and I have no appetite", said the fox to the lion.