Nominalisation in formal English
Objective: Transform processes and qualities into noun phrases for concise formal writing.
Explanation
Nominalisation turns verbs or adjectives into nouns. It is frequent in academic and professional writing, but excessive use can make a text unnecessarily dense.
Examples
- The committee's decision led to a postponement.
- Rapid expansion created additional pressure.
Practice
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Choose the most formal version.
Practice
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The company expanded rapidly. This created pressure.
Practice
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Which sentence uses nominalisation effectively?