In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.
We said to her, "Don’t give up. You are almost there."

Options

A. We told her not to give up and that she is almost here.
B. We encouraged her not to have given up and that she would almost be there.
C. We encouraged her not to give up and that she was almost there.
D. We told her not to have had given up and that she was almost here.

Answer

C