Nominalization of adjectives - SS2 English Lesson Note

Nominalization is the process of changing a word from another part of speech to a noun. This can be done by adding suffixes to adjectives or verbs, or by using a prepositional phrase with the word "of".

For example, the adjective "happy" can be nominalized by adding the suffix "ness" to form the noun "happiness". The verb "to run" can be nominalized by adding the suffix "ing" to form the noun "running". And the prepositional phrase "of happiness" can be nominalized by using the word "happiness" as the head of the noun phrase.

Nominalization is a common way to make writing more concise and efficient. It can also be used to create a more formal or academic style of writing.

Here are some tips for identifying words that are nominalized in passages:

• Look for words that end in suffixes such as "ness", "ment", or "tion". These suffixes are often used to nominalize adjectives or verbs.
• Look for words that are used as the head of a noun phrase. These words are often nominalized adjectives or verbs.
• Look for words that are used in prepositional phrases with the word "of". These words are often nominalized nouns.

Here are some examples of how to use nominalized adjectives and verbs in sentences:

The happiness of the children was evident.

The running of the marathon was a great accomplishment.

The importance of education cannot be overstated.