Which of the following is an example of an indirect quotation?

my dad used to say that the city lights always look best at midnight.
my dad used to say, “the city lights always look best at midnight.”
my dad used to say, “the city lights always look best” at midnight.
my dad used to say that the city lights “always look best at midnight.”

My dad used to say that the city lights always look best at midnight.

It could be 1, 2, or 4, depending on the context.1.) they could have had a fight, and she is too humble to say anything further. she wants robert to say something first.2.) maybe he's staring at a computer playing tetris while she's wearing a *really* tight red dress. just sayin' xd3.) is unlikely given that it's only one sentence worth of context long. 4.) it's possible their relationship is more 'mutual hatred' and they tolerate one another.it could be 1, 2, or 4, as long as you can provide sufficient explanation why. remember this as you write!