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. My father says, "Prices are shooting up alarmingly."

• My father says that prices shoot up alarmingly.
• My father says that the price was shooting up alarmingly.
• My father says that prices shot up alarmingly.
• My father said that the prices were shooting up alarmingly.