1. loud — louder — the loudest.
rich — richer — the richest.
poor — poorer — the poorest.
funny — funnier — the funniest.
strong — stronger — the strongest.
difficult — more difficult — the most difficult.
important — more important — the most important.
ripe — riper — the ripest.
2. 1. June, July and August are the sunniest months of the year. 2. The pears are not so ripe as the cherries. 3. Postcards are cheaper than air-male envelopes. 4. Which month is rainier, September or October? 5. The University library is richer in books than any other library in the town. 6. This cartoon is as popular with children as it is with grown-ups. 7. Mathematics is the most difficult subject for him. 8. Which is the strongest team at the championship?