Academic Writing: Nominalization and Passivation
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Which of the following sentences is the best example of passivation?

  • The company's new product launch was a success.
  • The scientists successfully completed the experiment.
  • The research team is analyzing the data collected from the field.
  • The effects of climate change on biodiversity are being investigated by researchers. (correct)

    • What is the primary function of nominalization in academic writing?

  • To highlight the relationships between different research concepts.
  • To make the writing more descriptive and engaging for the reader.
  • To emphasize the actions or processes involved in a research study. (correct)
  • To simplify complex sentences by reducing the number of clauses.

    • Which of the following sentences demonstrates the use of nominalization?

  • The impact of social media on mental health was investigated in the study. (correct)
  • The research team conducted a study on the impact of social media on mental health.
  • The study on the impact of social media on mental health was conducted by the research team.
  • The findings of the study revealed a significant correlation between social media use and mental health issues.

    • How does the use of passivation differ from nominalization in academic writing?

    <p>Passivation focuses on the results of an action, while nominalization emphasizes the process. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to use complex sentence structures in academic writing?

    <p>To convey complex ideas and relationships in a way that enhances understanding. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Nominalization

    Transforming verbs into nouns to emphasize action.

    Passivation

    Emphasizing the results of actions by altering sentence structure.

    Transforming Sentences

    Changing sentence structure to enhance clarity or focus.

    Complex Sentence Structure

    Crafting sentences that demonstrate advanced writing skills.

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    Academic Writing Sophistication

    The level of complexity in sentence construction for scholarly work.

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    Study Notes

    Nominalization

    • Nominalization transforms verbs into nouns, making the action central.
    • Example: "The mall distributed free items" becomes "Distribution of free items."

    Passivation

    • Passivation emphasizes the result of an action, not the performer.
    • Example: "Scientists conducted experiments" becomes "Experiments were conducted."

    Sentence Structure in Academic Writing

    • Sentences should be complex to reflect sophisticated academic writing.

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    This quiz explores the concepts of nominalization and passivation in academic writing. Learn how these techniques can enhance your writing by shifting focus from action to results and transforming verbs into nouns. Test your understanding of complex sentence structures essential for effective academic communication.

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