1. I lied that you were a fine gardener.

Question

2. I told him that you were a fine gardener.

3. I lied and told him that you were a fine gardener.

( #1 plus #2 is #3? Right?)

4. I lied.

5. I told him that you were a fine gardener.

6. I lied and told him that you were a fine gardener.
(#4 plus #5 is #6. Am I right? Which one is right, #1 or #4?)

Answer 1

Both of those are correct.