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1. By adding '-r' and '-st' respectively to the adjectives ending in '-e' .
Positive Comparative Superlative
rude ruder rudest
simple simpler simplest
large larger largest
true truer truest
wide wider widest
2. By adding '-er' and '-est' to the positive degree.
Positive Comparative Superlative
rich richer richest
thick thicker thickest
hot hotter hottest
sad sadder saddest
fat fatter fattest
When the positive ends in a single consonant preceded by a short vowel, we double the
final consonant before adding '-er' and '-est'.
3. By removing '-y' and adding '-ier' and '-iest' to the adjectives with two syllables ending
in 'y'.
Positive Comparative Superlative
busy busier busiest
wealthy wealthier wealthiest
lazy lazier laziest
dry drier driest
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