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What is the comparative form of 'Horrible'? What are the basic rules of forming comparatives?
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The basic rules of forming comparatives: 



> One syllable words take " - er". Look at these examples: clear - > clearer, sweet - > sweeter 


> Multisyllable words take "more". Look at these examples: incredible - > more incredible (not "incredibler"), horrible - > more horrible (not "horribler") 


> Two - syllable words ending in consonant + y take "ier": Look at these examples: happy - > happier, pretty - > prettier 



Some words can take either - er or 'more': Both "more clear" and "clearer" are acceptable. 
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