Correct option is C
The correct substitution of the highlighted words is (c)
least reliable.
Explanation:
"Least reliablest" is grammatically incorrect because it is a
double comparative/superlative. "Reliable" is a polysyllabic adjective and follows the structure:
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Positive: reliable
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Comparative: more reliable
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Superlative: most reliable or
least reliable (for negative emphasis)
Grammatical Rule Used:
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Never use double superlatives: Words like more, most, least should not be used with -er or -est endings.
Example: She is the most intelligent (✅), not most intelligentest (❌)
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Information Booster: Always choose "least + adjective" for negative superlative in polysyllabic adjectives.