In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best express the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. The teacher said to the boys, "Can you sit still and do you work?"

• The teacher told the boys whether they could sit still and do their work.
• The teacher asked the boys can't they sit still and do their work.
• The teacher requested the boys to sit still.
• The teacher asked the boys if they could sit still and do their work.