In the question below a sentence have been given in Direct/Indirect speech. From the given alternatives, choose the one which best expresses the given sentence in Indirect/Direct speech. He said, "I have often told you not to waste your time."

• A. He told that he had often told him not to waste his time.
• B. He said that he had often told not to waste your time.
• C. He said that he had often told him not to waste your time.
• D. He said that he had often suggested to him not to waste his time.

Answer: (C)