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.

Q:

He said to the doctor, "How soon will I be able to walk again?"

• 1
  He is asking the doctor how soon would I be able to walk again.
• 2
  He asks the doctor how soon will he be able to walk again.
• 3
  He asks the doctor how soon would I be able to walk again.
• 4
  He asked the doctor how soon would he be able to walk again.