The plural form of the word "roof" is "roofs". Though you might sometimes hear "rooves", this is considered old-fashioned and is rarely used today. The majority of English speakers use "roofs", adhering to the standard rule for making nouns plural (simply adding an "s" or "es"). Words ending in "f" or "fe" don't have a set rule, so it can be a bit tricky. For example, "knife" becomes "knives", but "roof" becomes "roofs". Language is a wild beast, isn't it? Just when you think you've tamed it, it throws you another curve ball! But that's also why it's a continuous journey, a mix of learning and discovery, filled with intriguing twists and turns. And, surprisingly, it's these anomalies that make language learning a bit unpredictable, yet fun at the same time!
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