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.
Their mother said to the children, "Be careful!”
1
Their mother asked that the children to be careful.
2
Their mother asks the children to be careful.
3
Their mother asked the children to be careful.
4
Their mother asks that the children to be careful.