In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect Speech.
"I have read this poem before," said the little girl.
1
The little girl says that she has read that poem earlier.
2
The little girl said that she read that poem earlier.
3
The little girl says that she read that poem earlier.
4
The little girl said that she had read that poem earlier.