English Grammar – Spot the error (choose the erroneous segment or ‘‘No error’’). Sentence: Ramesh did not like leaving his old parents alone in the house but he had no alternative as he has to go out to work.

Introduction / Context:
The sentence tests tense consistency inside a single narrative. Once the story frame is in the past, subsequent finite verbs should also be in the past unless a timeless truth is intended.

Given Data / Assumptions:

• Past frame: “did not like … had no alternative …”.
• Later clause switches to present: “as he has to go …”.
• Meaning intended: At that time, he was compelled to go out to work.

Concept / Approach:
Maintain past narrative: “as he had to go out to work.” Present “has” creates a jarring shift. Use past simple for the reason clause tied to that past situation.

Step-by-Step Solution:

Verification / Alternative check:
Remove the reason clause: the remaining past frame is consistent. Reinserting it in past keeps coherence.

Why Other Options Are Wrong/Acceptable:

• A–C are fine.
• E is invalid because D contains a tense error.

Common Pitfalls:
Random tense shifts; assuming “has to” is timeless obligation—here it is clearly time-bound to the past scenario.

Final Answer:
as he has to go out to work.