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. She said to the shopkeeper, "My favourite colour is yellow."

• She informs the shopkeeper that her favourite colour is yellow.
• She told the shopkeeper that her favourite colour is yellow.
• She told the shopkeeper that her favourite colour was yellow.
• She tells the shopkeeper that her favourite colour is yellow.