Rule Three.
Rule 3 - If a singular noun ends in f or fe make the plural by changing f or fe to ves
Examples :
| Singular | Plural | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| leaf | leaves | loaf | loaves |
| wolf | wolves | thief | thieves |
| knife | knives | life | lives |
| wife | wives | shelf | shelves |
Common exceptions:
| Singular | Plural | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|---|
| gulf | gulfs | roof | roofs |
| chef | chefs | reef | reefs |
| chief | chiefs | belief | beliefs |
| safe | safes | brief | briefs |
N.B :
You can make the plurals of these words by adding s or by changing the f to ves
It's your choice !
| wharf | roof | scarf | dwarf | hoof |
