Direct Indirect of Simple Past Tense

If Direct is Simple Past

→ In Indirect, it becomes Past Perfect

Example

1. Direct Speech
   She said "I lived in Delhi"
2. Indirect Speech
   She said that she had lived in Delhi

Note:-

In Direct Speech, we use "lived" (Simple Past)

In Indirect Speech, we use "had lived" (Past Perfect)

Convert into Indirect Speech

Simran said "I bought an iPhone"

Rakesh said "I got a new job"

She said "I went to Goa"

He said "I worked overtime for my children"

The old lady said "I have no money"

Aman said "I ate your lunch"