Exercises C1 : practice nominalization in English

These exercises are based on the course ‘Nominalization in English: complete course’ (C1). Practice transforming verbs and adjectives into nouns to achieve greater precision and formality in your writing.

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Exercice 1 — Fill in the Gaps: Nominalization in Context

Complete each sentence with the correct nominalized form of the verb or adjective given in brackets.

1. The ___ (decide) to relocate the headquarters was met with widespread opposition from employees.
2. The report highlighted the ___ (fail) of the policy to address long-term economic inequality.
3. There has been a significant ___ (improve) in air quality since the new regulations were introduced.
4. The ___ (complex) of the legal framework makes it difficult for small businesses to comply.

Exercice 2 — Sentence Transformation: Nominalizing for Formality

Rewrite each sentence by nominalizing the underlined verb or adjective, making the sentence more formal and concise. Keep the meaning the same.

1. They CONCLUDED that further investment was necessary, and this changed the direction of the project.
2. The government REFUSED to negotiate, which led to a breakdown in relations.
3. The system is VULNERABLE, and this poses a serious risk to national security.
4. Scientists DISCOVERED a new compound, and this opened up new possibilities for treatment.

Exercice 3 — Error Correction: Spot the Nominalization Mistake

Each sentence contains an error related to nominalization — either an incorrect form, a missing article, or an inappropriate use. Identify the error and rewrite the sentence correctly.

1. The manage of the crisis was praised by international observers.
2. Her succeed in the negotiations surprised even her closest advisors.
3. The organization called for an investigate into the alleged misconduct.
4. The accurate of the data collected during the trial has been called into question.