Nominalizations

Part I. Write the verb form next to the nominalization in the box below.

Assessment determination
Assistance Concision
Consideration description
Cooperation discovery
Explanation utilize
Intention hesitation
Investigation Proposition
Precision Necessary
Reaction Refusal

Part II. Rewrite the following sentences. Underline the nominalization and re-write using more direct language.
1. I will make an assessment of your coursework this week.


2. Please take into consideration my application for the help desk position.


3. I have an explanation for why my homework is late.


4. The police will conduct an investigation into the break in.


5. The reaction of the crowd to the candidate was one of enthusiasm.


6. It is important to use concision when doing any writing in business.


7. The scientist made the discovery of the cancer causing agents years ago.


8. If you find it necessary to put in a call to the Help Desk please do so.


9. I will make a proposition for improvements in the lunchroom at the next board meeting.


10. This will give me an opportunity to utilize the skills I learned at DeVry