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Nominalisation: forming nouns from verbs and adjectives

Grammar · Nominalisation · C2 · 20 min. Form abstract nouns from verbs and adjectives and match everyday clauses to their nominalised equivalents.

About this worksheet

Form abstract nouns from verbs and adjectives and match everyday clauses to their nominalised equivalents.

Level
C2
Category
Grammar
Topic
Nominalisation
Time
About 20 minutes
Exercises
Gap-fill, Matching, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
Answer key
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On the sheet

  • Gap-fill: Complete each sentence with a noun formed from the word in CAPITALS.
  • Matching: Match each clause to its nominalised version.
  • Speaking / writing task: Your turn.
  • Writing lines: Write here.

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