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 to me, I have often told you not to play with fire.

• A. He reminded me that he often said to me not to play with fire.
• B. He said that he has often been telling me not to play with fire.
• C. He told me that he had often told me not to play with fire.
• D. He said to me that he often told me not to play with fire.

Answer: (C)