Based on the graph, which inequality is correct for a number that is to the left of -4?

A number line is shown from negative 8 to 8 at increments of 1. A circle is shown at negative 4. The entire portion of the number line to the left of negative 4 is shaded.
<----|-----|-----|----|----|----|----|-----|-----|----|----|----|-----|-----|-----|---|----|>
    \-8    -7    -6  -5   -4/  3  -2   -1   0   1      2     3   4    5    6      7     8
     |------------------------|

−7 > −4
−6 < −4
−8 > −4
−4 < −9