Choose the closest paraphrased version after the following sentence or the italicized part.

He could think of no answer but the truth. ( )

Choose the closest paraphrased version after the following sentence or the italicized part.

He could think of no answer but the truth. ( )

A.

He had no better choice than to tell the truth.

B.

He faced the reality without saying anything.

C.

He couldn't say a word because of the horrible fact.

D.

He decided to keep silent instead of telling the truth.

正确答案是A