she said she was coming vs she said she is coming

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "She said she was coming" is used when reporting something that was said in the past, while "she said she is coming" is used when reporting something that is currently happening or will happen in the future.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 10712 views

she said she was coming

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when reporting something that was said in the past.

This phrase is used to report a statement made by someone in the past about their intention to come at a specific time or place.

Examples:

She said she was coming to the party last night.
He said he was coming to visit us next week.

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No, she said she was coming in.
In her first letter she said she was coming to Copenhagen in about two weeks.
She said she was coming soon.
She said she was coming from Shanghai.
She said she was coming back.
She never said she was coming!
She said she wasn't coming back to school next year.
She called us, said she was coming home to Jackson, only she never showed up.
"She cried and said she wasn't coming,"that she was frightened.
Mina said she was coming in to rehearsals today.
Anya said she was coming down with the flu.
Anya said she was coming down with the flu.
She said he was coming for her.
You said she was coming with us.
She said Bates was coming back later for his tea.
She said something big was coming.
She said she'd be coming here right after school.
'cause Tina said she was coming over, and I do not want to talk to her.
Maryann said she was coming down and she wanted to see you.
She said he was coming back with the sheriff, and I'd better leave the state.

Alternatives:

She said she would come.
She said she was going to come.

she said she is coming

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when reporting something that is currently happening or will happen in the future.

This phrase is used to report a statement made by someone in the present about their intention to come at a specific time or place in the future.

Examples:

She said she is coming to the party tonight.
He said he is coming to visit us next month.

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She said she was coming soon.
She said she was coming from Shanghai.
She said she'd be coming here right after school.
She said the darkness is coming.
She said the darkness is coming.
Normally I would say yes, but... Mia called and she said she's coming over.
No, she said she was coming in.
In her first letter she said she was coming to Copenhagen in about two weeks.
She said she was coming back.
Justine. She said she's coming by later.
She said she wasn't coming back to school next year.
She said she's never coming back.
Normally I would say yes, but Mia called and she said she's coming over.
The media he said, she said circus is coming to town, and I am about to be thrown into the ring of fire.
No, she said she's been coming out here for years, since she inherited that house from her Dad.
She said she's not coming back.
Everything you said is coming true.
Our touchy-feely-whatever you said- is coming apart at the seams.
'She said she's coming out but I'm worried.'
Mina said she was coming in to rehearsals today.

Alternatives:

She said she will come.
She said she is going to come.

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she said she was coming vs she said she is coming