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 NOMINALIZATION
Nominalization is a grammatical process in which a verb or an adjective is
transformed into a noun. This involves turning an action or a quality into a
concrete object or concept. In simpler terms, nominalization is the act of creating a
noun from another part of speech, such as a verb or an adjective. This process often
involves adding a suffix to the base word or changing its form.

Here are some examples of nominalization:

1. Verb to Noun:
-Verb: "analyze"
-Nominalization: "analysis"
-Verb: "create"
-Nominalization: "creation"
2. Adjective to Noun:
-Adjective: "creative"
-Nominalization: "creativity"
-Adjective: "productive"
-Nominalization: "productivity"

Nominalization is a common linguistic tool used in various writing styles,

including academic and technical writing, to make sentences more concise and
formal. However, excessive use of nominalizations can make writing complex and
less readable, so it's important to use them judiciously and consider whether a
simpler sentence structure might be more effective in conveying your message.

HOW WOULD IT HELP IN CONVERSATIONS?

Nominalization can serve several purposes in conversations, although it is more commonly used
in written language. When used in spoken language, it often has specific effects:

1. Formality: Nominalization can add a level of formality to a conversation. For example,

saying "The investigation is underway" sounds more formal than "We're currently
investigating."
2. Clarity and Precision: In some cases, nominalization can make conversations more
precise by condensing complex actions or concepts into simpler nouns. For instance,
"The completion of the project" is more concise and clear than "When we complete the
project."

3. Emphasis: By turning a verb or adjective into a noun, you can emphasize the action or
concept itself rather than who is performing it. For example, "The decision was his"
emphasizes the decision itself rather than the person who made it.

4. Abstract Concepts: Nominalization is often used to discuss abstract concepts or ideas.

For instance, "The pursuit of happiness" allows for a discussion about happiness as an
abstract concept.

5. Avoiding Repetition: Nominalization can help avoid repetitive language. Instead of

saying, "I like to swim, and I also like to read," you can say, "I enjoy swimming and
reading."

While nominalization can have benefits in conversations, it's essential to use it judiciously.
Overuse of nominalizations can make your speech sound overly formal, complex, or distant,
which may not be appropriate in casual or informal conversations. It's important to consider your
audience and the context in which you're speaking to determine whether nominalization is
suitable and effective.

PASSIVIZATION
 PASSIVIZATION
-Passivization is a grammatical transformation that changes the voice of a verb from active to
passive. In the English language, verbs can be in either active or passive voice, and passivization
is the process of converting an active-voice sentence into a passive-voice sentence.

Here's how passivization works:

1. Active Voice: In an active-voice sentence, the subject of the sentence performs the action
expressed by the verb. The structure is typically Subject-Verb-Object (SVO), where the
subject is the doer of the action.
Example in active voice: "The chef (subject) prepares (verb) the meal (object)."

2. Passive Voice: In a passive-voice sentence, the object of the action becomes the subject
of the sentence, and the original subject is often omitted or mentioned less prominently.
The structure is typically Object-Verb (by Agent), where the object becomes the subject,
and the agent (the doer of the action) may or may not be included with "by."
Example in passive voice: "The meal (subject) is prepared (verb) by the chef (agent)."
Key characteristics of passive voice include:
-The subject of the active sentence becomes the object or subject of the passive sentence.
-The verb is changed to a passive form (usually a form of "be" followed by the past participle of
the main verb).
-The agent (the doer of the action) may or may not be included with "by."
Passivization is often used for various purposes, such as:

1. Shifting Focus: It allows you to shift the focus of a sentence from the doer of the action
to the recipient of the action or the action itself.

2. Emphasizing the Object: When you want to emphasize what was done rather than who
did it, passive voice can be useful.

3. Ambiguity: In cases where the doer of the action is unknown, unimportant, or

intentionally omitted, passive voice can be used to maintain ambiguity.

4. Formality: Passive voice can add formality to writing or speech.

However, it's important to use passive voice judiciously. Overusing passive voice can make
sentences less direct and less engaging. Clear and concise communication often favors active
voice, as it tends to be more straightforward and direct in conveying who is performing the
action.

WHY IS IT NECESSARY?:
>To focus the action rather than author
>Obscure the identity of the author
>Evoke curiosity
>To avoid sounding repetitive
>Objective Tone – Distance between A & R

NOTE: also avoid using “by”