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 his partner, "I will not be responsible if the project fails."

• 1
  He tells his partner that he would not be responsible if the project fails.
• 2
  He told his partner that I will not be responsible if the project failed.
• 3
  He has told his partner that he will not be responsible if the project fails.
• 4
  He told his partner that he would not be responsible if the project failed.