Word of the Week

Nominalising

To convert a verb or an adjective into a noun.  Nominalisation helps to achieve a more academic voice in writing. Across the College we are teaching this skill of nominalising to improve our students formal writing skills.  Have a go at the following activities:

Nominalise the following sentences:

1. In her book, Davidson promotes indigenous rights when she learns to respect and understand indigenous culture and tradition

1. When Robyn meets Mr Eddie she realises how important it is to respect and understand the land.