In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
She said, "I've been struggling with these issues for seven years now ."
1
She said that she was struggling with those issues for seven years at that time.
2
She said that she had been struggling with those issues for seven years at that time.
3
She said that she had struggled with those issues for seven years at that time.
4
She said that she had been struggling with those issues for seven years now.