In the following sentence the highlighted part contains an error. Alternatives to the highlighted part are given as options. Select the correct alternative.
It is easiest to stay calm than to protest.

Correct option is A

The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (a) easier.
Explanation:
The sentence is comparing two actions: staying calm and protesting. Hence, we must use the comparative degree, i.e., "easier" instead of "easiest" which is superlative.
Grammatical Rule Used:
· Use comparative degree (e.g., easier) when comparing two things.
· Use superlative degree (e.g., easiest) when comparing more than two.
Example:
✔ It is easier to forgive than to hate.
✘ It is easiest to forgive than to hate.
Incorrect options:
· (b) easy – base form, not comparative.
· (c) the easier – incorrect article usage.
· (d) more easier – double comparative (wrong)