“Give yourself fifteen minutes and walk gently,” Uncle Podger always said.

The correct answer is: A. Uncle Podger always advised me to give myself fifteen minutes and walk gently.

Uncle Podger is giving advice, not giving an order, a request, or a question. He is telling me what he thinks I should do, but he is not forcing me to do it. He is using the word “advise,” which means to give someone advice or guidance. He is also using the phrase “always said,” which indicates that he has said this to me on multiple occasions. This suggests that he believes that this is good advice that I should follow.

Option B is incorrect because Uncle Podger is not ordering me to take fifteen minutes and walk gently. He is not giving me a command that I must obey. He is simply giving me his advice.

Option C is incorrect because Uncle Podger is not requesting me to take fifteen minutes and walk gently. He is not asking me for a favor. He is simply giving me his advice.

Option D is incorrect because Uncle Podger is not asking me to take fifteen minutes and walk gently. He is not asking me a question. He is simply giving me his advice.