In the question a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct and mark your answer in the Answer Sheet.

Q:

He asked me why I was late. 

• 1
  He asked me, "Why are you late ?
• 2
  He asked me, "Why I was late?
• 3
  He asked me, "Why you are late?"
• 4
  He asked me, "Why am I late?"