In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the five alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
Ron said, "I am really eager to meet the singer."
1
Ron said that he is really eager to meet the singer.
2
Ron said that he had been really eager to meet the singer.
3
Ron said that he was being really eager to meet the singer.
4
Ron said that he was really eager to meet the singer.
5
Ron said that he had been eager to meet the singer.