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.
She said to me, "It is raining outside."
1
She told me that it had been raining outside.
2
She told me that it was raining outside.
3
She told me that it has been raining outside.
4
She told me that it rained outside.