Choose the correct options

1. — Did Carol go to Thailand last month?

— She didn't. She said she
[is|had been|were] very busy that time.
2. — Where were the children?
— In the room. Grandma said they
[>
had been|have been|are] there all that time.
3. — Are the Smiths coming to the party next week?
— Yes. They said they
[would come|will come|come] there on time.
4. — Where is Jack? I haven't seen him for ages.
— He said he
[worked|had been working|has worked] on a very interesting project.
5. — Are Nina and Tim decorating their flat?
— Yes. They told me that everything
[is|was|had been] almost ready.
6. — Did Tom come to see you yesterday?
— No, he said he
[repairs|is repairing|had been repairing] his car.