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.
My landlord says, “I read books in my free time.”
1
My landlord says that he reads books in his free time.
2
My landlord said that he was reading books in his free time.
3
My landlord says that he did read books in his free time.
4
My landlord tells that he does reads books in his free time.