Directions: In the following questions, 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:

They said, “We are practising for the next match.” 

• 1
  They said that they were practising for the next match.
• 2
  They said they were going to practise for the next match.
• 3
  They said that they are practising for the next match.
• 4
  They said that they practised for the next match.