Question

They said that they were busy then but that they would have more time the next week. Direct speech

Answer 1

They said,"We are busy now but we would have more time the next time."

Answer 2

Narration

Indirect speech: They said that they were busy then but they would have more time the next week.

Direct speech: They said, " We are busy now, but we would have more time the next week"

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