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Nouns ending with -f or -fe (but not -ff or -ffe) replace the -f or -fe with -ves. Examples:

  • calf; calves
  • elf; elves
  • half; halves
  • hoof' hooves
  • knife; knives
  • leaf; leaves
  • loaf; loaves
  • shelf; shelves
  • wife; wives
  • wolf; wolves

There are exceptions to this rule, for example:

  • belief; beliefs
  • chef; chefs
  • chief; chiefs
  • roof; roofs

When in doubt which does change form and which just adds -s, consult a dictionary.

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When should the ves ending be added to form plural nouns?

The ves ending is usually added to form plural nouns when a singular noun ends in -f or -fe. In these cases, the f or fe is changed to ves, such as knife to knives or leaf to leaves.


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Actually, when a noun ends with an F, we generally change it to a VES for the plural. So, calf becomes calves. The word elf becomes elves. Thus, bookshelf in the singular would NOT end with an F in the plural. It would become bookshelves.


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Fe or f changed into ves?

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What are some words that drop f and add ves?

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What is the plural form for words ending in f or ef?

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Why do some words ending in f or fe become plural by adding ves or s?

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What is a plural for scarf?

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Is wives an irregular word?

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What are the words that you Change f or fe to ves?

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