In the following question, a sentence is given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives choose the one which best expresses the sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
The teacher said, "Why can't you come to school on time, Reema?"
1
The teacher asked Reema why can't she come to school on time.
2
The teacher asked Reema why she couldn't come to school on time
3
The teacher asked Reema why couldn't she come to school on time.
4
The teacher asked Reema why she can't come to school on time