Question

Select the correct form of adjectives from the options given.
Rich
a.More rich / most rich
b.Rich / richest
c.Richer / richest
d.None of the above

Answer 1

Hint: You have been given an adjective in the positive form. You must select corresponding adjectives that are in the comparative and the superlative form.

Complete answer::
 We know that there are three degrees of comparison, namely, positive, comparative, and superlative. We can use each of these degrees of comparison in a sentence, depending on its context.
A positive comparison is achieved when a person or an object is all alone and not to be compared with anything else. E.g., He is a rich man.
A comparative comparison is achieved when a person or object is being compared with another person or object. E.g. He is richer than his friend.
A superlative comparison is achieved when a person or an object is deemed to be the only one of its kind among a group of persons or objects. E.g., He is the richest among his friends.
Let us consider the given adjective-rich.
Accordingly, we have to convert this adjective to the comparative form. We can do this by adding the suffix ‘er’ to the adjective. This gives us the answer richer. To convert the adjective into the superlative form, we must add the suffix ‘est’ to the adjective. This gives us the richest answer.

Therefore, the option ‘c’ richer / richest is the correct answer.

Note: You must remember that all grammar rules have exceptions. Some positive adjectives have their own special comparative and superlative forms like bad, worse, and worst.