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.
I said to him, " Why are you working so hard?"
1
I asked him why had he been working so hard.
2
I asked him why was he working so hard.
3
I asked him why he was working so hard.
4
I asked him why he had been working so hard.