Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence.
We should also learn to trust what he says. After all, he is a reformed person now.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. to give someone the benefit of the doubt.
The phrase "to give someone the benefit of the doubt" means to believe someone's statement or accept their explanation without strong evidence or proof.
Example: She said she was late because her flight was canceled, and we gave her the benefit of the doubt.