Select the correct option to fill in the blank and complete the sentence in direct s p e e c h . Indirect: The scientist said that he would have completed the research before the conference started. Direct: The scientist said, “__________”

1. I would have completed the research before the conference started.
2. I will have completed the research before the conference starts.
3. I would complete the research before the conference started.
4. I will complete the research before the conference started.