star
We are busy.
They said that they were busy
I am reading. (Mary)
She said that she was reading.
I know a better restaurant.(Mike)
He said that he knew a better restaurant.
She said that she did not know where her shoes were.
I don't know where my shoes are.
The girl said that she was writing a letter.
I am writing a letter.
He said that he was going to the lunch.
Lucy will come later.(Mary is talking to Emma.)
She said that Lucy would come later.
!!!!! scientific fact
She said that he could read when he was three.
He could read when he was three.
!!! general statement
She said that they would help if they could.