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 candidate said, "I had passed the entrance test but could not present myself for the interview round held last month."

• The candidate said that he had passed the entrance test but could not be presenting himself for the interview round held the month before.
• The candidate said that he has passed the entrance test but could not present himself for the interview round that was held the month before.
• The candidate said that he had passed the entrance test but could not present himself for the interview round that was held the month before.
• The candidate said that he has passed the entrance test but could not be presenting himself for the interview round held the month before.