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.
The teacher said to the children, 'The sun always sets in the west.'

• The teacher told the children that the Sun always sets in the west.

• The teacher told that the Sun always sets in the west.

• The teacher asked the children if the Sun sets in the west.

• The teacher asked the children if the Sun sets in the west.