Change the direct into indirect form of speech: The boy said, "I play in the field everyday."

Correct answer: The boy said that he plays in the field everyday.

Explanation: Context: In indirect speech, the simple present tense of a habitual action remains unchanged. The reporting verb ‘said’ does not affect the tense of the regular habit expressed by ‘plays’. 1. The boy said that he played in the field all day ❌ – tense changed unnecessarily. 2. The boy said that he has been playing in the field everyday ❌ – wrong tense. 3. The boy said that he had been playing in the field everyday ❌ – incorrect tense. 4. The boy said that he plays in the field everyday ✅ – correct; habitual action remains in present tense.