1. David said: "I was busy yesterday".
David said that he had been busy that day.
2. Betty asked: "When did Mr. Popov visit Saratov?"
Betty asked when Mr. Popov had visited Saratov.
3. Denis said: "I hated to sing".
Denis said that he had hated to sing.
4. My mother asked: "Why did you pay for it?"
My mother asked why I had paid for it.
5. Agatha said: "My aunt was the best singer".
Agatha said that her aunt had been the best singer.
6. Ben asked: "Did Thomas buy a new bike?"
Ben asked if Thomas had bought a new bike.
7. Darina said: "I was hungry."
Darina said that she had been hungry.
8. Jimmy asked: "How did you pass the exam?"
Jimmy asked me how I had passed the exam.
9. Dad said: "He asked a lot of questions."
Dad said that he had asked a lot of questions".
10. I asked: "Were you really happy with him?"
I asked her if she really had been happy with him.
