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If a noun ends in a consonant or a single vowel plus f or fe, the plural is sometimes formed by swapping the f or fe with ves.
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calves |
Young elephants are called calves.
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elves |
The elves sat in a circle on toadstools.
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halves |
Both halves of the game were exciting.
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knives |
Fishermen's knives need to be very sharp.
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lives |
The lives of refugees can be hard.
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loaves |
I baked six loaves yesterday.
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scarves |
We bought mum two scarves for Mother's Day.
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shelves |
We need four new shelves for the books.
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thieves |
All my disks were taken by the thieves.
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wives |
King Henry VIII had six wives.
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