Nominalizations

Question 1

Nominalization Negative Example:

(A process (verb) that has been converted to a thing or event (noun). A common nominalization is adding “-ing” to a verb to make it a noun.)

“Men have no appreciation for feelings or intuitions.”

Answer 1

Nominalization Positive Challenge:

“What do you appreciate about men?”

Question 2

Nominalization Negative Example:

(A process (verb) that has been converted to a thing or event (noun). A common nominalization is adding “-ing” to a verb to make it a noun.)

“Women like you are not successful.”

Answer 2

Nominalization Positive Challenge:

“We succeed best at what we love.”

Question 3

Nominalization Negative Example:

(A process (verb) that has been converted to a thing or event (noun). A common nominalization is adding “-ing” to a verb to make it a noun.)

“If only you had a new thought now and then, your understandings wouldn’t be so trivial.”

Answer 3

Nominalizations Positive Challenge:

“I wonder if I understand your intentions.”

Question 4

Nominalization Negative Example:

(A process (verb) that has been converted to a thing or event (noun). A common nominalization is adding “-ing” to a verb to make it a noun.)

“You have a hard time with decisions.”

Answer 4

Nominalization Positive Challenge:

“So that’s what you’ve decided?”