Plural of 'calf' is _____________.

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Plural of 'calf' is _____________.

  1. A.

    calfs

  2. B.

    calf

  3. C.

    calfes

  4. D.

    calves

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Correct answer: D

Answer: calves

Rule: For many nouns that end in -f or -fe, form the plural by replacing -f/-fe with -ves.

  • Apply the rule: drop the final -f or -fe and add -ves. Example: calf → calves; knife → knives.

  • Exceptions: Some nouns ending in -f simply take -s in the plural. Examples: chief → chiefs; roof → roofs; belief → beliefs; chef → chefs.

  • Singular vs plural note: 'calf' is singular; the plural form is 'calves'.

Therefore, the correct plural of calf is 'calves'.

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