If I wanted to say: this folder contains the links to all the programs,
should I use: this folder contains the program links or this folder contains the programs links ?
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Jess Stone
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1The answer is addressed in this post. Essentially, singular nouns are chosen for attributive duty (though there is the odd exception). – Edwin Ashworth Apr 29 '14 at 12:51
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This question has been asked dozens of times before. See e.g. here, or the many related questions linked from these. – RegDwigнt Apr 29 '14 at 14:14
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I would use the first option........"links" is plural, and "program" acts as an adjective in this context, describing the common type of links. Because the common type is singular, the s is not required.
Gary's Student
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I would say 'this folder contains all the program links' thus avoiding whether to have to use the plural form of 'program' (or the singular possessive "program's" or plural possessive "programs' " form, which would be even more correct as the links are those of the programs).
Having said that, your original question 'this folder contains the links to all the programs' is also absolutely fine!
Richard D
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