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Nominalisation

Grammar · C2 · 10 printable sheets, each with an answer key.

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  1. Sheet 1 · 50 minNominalisation and lexical density in scientific proseDense noun phrases with precise prepositions for writing about environmental and medical science.Free
  2. Sheet 2 · 45 minNominalisation in corporate writing: density versus clarityRecognize heavy nominalisation in business prose, form nouns accurately and decide when plain English is better.Premium
  3. Sheet 3 · 30 minGrammar explained: nominalisationTurn verbs and adjectives into nouns to pack information, link sentences and sound impersonal.Premium
  4. Sheet 4 · 30 minGrammar explained: nominalisation – light verbs and unpackingMake a decision, carry out an investigation, reach an agreement: light verbs with nominalisations, and how to unpack dense prose.Premium
  5. Sheet 5 · 20 minNominalisation: forming nouns from verbs and adjectivesForm abstract nouns from verbs and adjectives and match everyday clauses to their nominalised equivalents.Premium
  6. Sheet 6 · 20 minNominalisation: from clauses to noun phrasesTurn clauses into compact noun phrases and build dense academic sentences around them.Premium
  7. Sheet 7 · 20 minNominalisation: nouns and their prepositionsChoose the right preposition after common abstract nouns and use them to describe trends and effects.Premium
  8. Sheet 8 · 20 minNominalisation: reading academic proseRead a dense academic paragraph on remote working, unpack its noun phrases and check understanding.Premium
  9. Sheet 9 · 20 minNominalisation: when to use verbs insteadReplace heavy noun phrases with clear verbs and decide when nominalisation helps and when it hides meaning.Premium
  10. Sheet 10 · 20 minNominalisation: review challengeReview noun forms and prepositions, then plan and write a short research abstract in a nominal style.Premium