How do we form the comparative and superlative degrees of adjectives ending in -y?

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How do we form the comparative and superlative degrees of adjectives ending in -y?

To form the comparative degree of adjectives ending in -y, we change the -y to -i and add -er. For example, "happy" becomes "happier."

To form the superlative degree of adjectives ending in -y, we change the -y to -i and add -est. For example, "happy" becomes "happiest."