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Identify the singular form of the noun: knives

A
knive
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knife
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C
kniv
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None of the above
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Solution

The correct option is B knife
The singular form of a plural noun which ends with -ves is formed by removing -ves and replacing the same with either -f or -fe.
The singular form of the noun knives is knife. Option B is the correct answer.
Option A and C are incorrect as these words carry a wrong spelling.
Option D is incorrect as Option B is the correct answer.

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