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It isn't.

Shelf is singular.

Shelves is plural.

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1w ago

"Shelves" is the plural form of "shelf" because in English, regular plural nouns are often formed by adding an "s" or "es" to the singular noun. This is a common rule in English grammar for forming plurals.

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