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Grammar explained: nominalisation

Grammar · Nominalisation · C2 · 30 min. Turn verbs and adjectives into nouns to pack information, link sentences and sound impersonal.

About this worksheet

Turn verbs and adjectives into nouns to pack information, link sentences and sound impersonal.

Level
C2
Category
Grammar
Topic
Nominalisation
Time
About 30 minutes
Exercises
Grammar explanation box, Gap-fill, True / False, Multiple choice, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Grammar explanation box: How nominalisation works
  • Gap-fill: Complete the sentences with a noun formed from the word in brackets.
  • True / False: Is each noun phrase a correct nominalisation of the clause? Write T (c
  • Multiple choice: Choose the noun phrase that best sums up the first sentence.
  • Speaking / writing task: Rewrite this informal paragraph in a formal, nominalised style (80–100
  • Writing lines: Write your answer here.

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