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.
The science teacher said to the students,” The sun is so hot that nobody can reach its surface”.
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The science teacher said to the students that the sun is so hot that nobody can reach its surface.
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The science teacher said to the students the sun is so hot that nobody can reach its surface.
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The science teacher told the students that the sun is so hot that nobody can reach its surface.
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The science teacher said to the students that the sun was so hot that nobody can reach its surface.