A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.
The students respectfully wished their teacher good morning.

The correct answer is "Good morning," said the students to the teacher.
Explanation:
Direct and Indirect Speech Definition: Direct speech quotes the exact words spoken, whereas indirect speech reports the message in a modified form without quotation marks.
· The phrase "wished their teacher good morning" in indirect speech is converted to "Good morning," said the students to the teacher in direct speech.
· Since the sentence expresses a greeting, the structure remains simple without any changes in tense.
· Indirect: The students respectfully wished their teacher good morning.
· Direct: "Good morning," said the students to the teacher.