singular vs plural

[kohyoongliat]

Student may pick three books from a list of fifty as their outside reading material.
I wonder whether I could just say outside readings material instead.

[playagain]

Student may pick three books from a list of fifty as their outside reading material.
I wonder whether I could just say outside readings material instead.

maybe you can use "outside reading materials"

[Casiopea]

Reading functions as an adjective. No -s.

[kohyoongliat]

Thanks, Casiopea.

Should it be 'reading material' or 'reading materials' as suggested by
'playagain' ?

Thanks in advance.

[Casiopea]

I've heard both. What have you found?

[kohyoongliat]

Hi Casiopea

Can I assume both are fine?

Thanks.

[playagain]

Student may pick three books from a list of fifty as their outside reading material.
I wonder whether I could just say outside readings material instead.

It depends in your sentences.

Maybe you could use "outside reading materials" because it's "three books"
3=plural... it's just my opinion

[Casiopea]

Hi Casiopea

Can I assume both are fine?

Thanks.

The Standard is non-count material, but some speakers these days are using it as a count noun, materials. Given your context, though, I'd use non-count.

All the best,

[kohyoongliat]

Thanks, Casiopea.

[playagain]

The Standard is non-count material, but some speakers these days are using it as a count noun, materials. Given your context, though, I'd use non-count.

All the best,

Kindly explain to me what did you say? How about my suggestions above? Are they correct?