Grammar Essentials: The Complete Guide

Nominalization

Nominalization is the process of converting a verb or adjective into a noun. It is often used in formal writing and academic texts.

• Example: “To decide (verb) to join the team” becomes “decision” (noun).
  

Exercises:

1. Turn the following verbs into nouns:
   
   • Predict
     
   • Discuss
     
   • Explain
     
   • Create
     
   • Evaluate
     
2. Turn the following adjectives into nouns:
   
   • Possible
     
   • Creative
     
   • Strong
     
   • Happy
     
   • Modern
     

Answer Key:

1. Prediction, discussion, explanation, creation, evaluation
   
2. Possibility, creativity, strength, happiness, modernity
   

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