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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

coupon count vs coupons count

Hello,

Which form is correct:

coupon count

OR

couponS count

In other words when I say 'something count', should that something be singular or plural?

Thanks,
  

Top answer

Singular is expected. Attributive nouns (nouns that come before other nouns to modify them) are usually singular in English. There are some exceptions, such as "arms race" or "sports hall", but these are very much in the minority.

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  • Singular is expected.
  • Attributive nouns (nouns that come before other nouns to modify them) are usually singular in English.
  • There are some exceptions, such as "arms race" or "sports hall", but these are very much in the minority.
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Singular is expected. Attributive nouns (nouns that come before other nouns to modify them) are usually singular in English. There are some exceptions, such as "arms race" or "sports hall", but these are very much in the minority.
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AnonymousWhich form is correct:coupon countORcouponS count
Are you using "count" here as a noun or a verb? If you mean something like "Coupons have significance" then it would be "Coupons count."
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Coupons count for 10% of their profit.
The coupon count at the end of the day amounted to a total value of $156.75.
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khoffAre you using "count" here as a noun or a verb?
I believe that the last sentence of the post shows that the former is meant.
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