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】：A
【题目解析】：
句子释义：他想不出别的答复，只好以实情相告。
A选项“他别无选择，只能说实话”符合题意。