Academic writing: Nominalisation

The ................ (strong) of the government's argument for changing the law is that many car accidents happen whilst drivers are speaking on their mobile phones.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

We apologize for any ................ (confusing) caused by the last-minute change to the schedule.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

The ............ (significant) of the findings surprised even the researchers.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

The results of this research need to be treated with ............ (cautious)

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Many older people are afraid to go out at night due to the increase in ................ (violent) in our larger cities.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

The ............ (difficult) facing the scientists now is how to prove their theory.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Some parts of the world are not only important in terms of their biodiversity, but they also have a special ............ (beautiful) that must be conserved.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

The current .................... (controversial) over pensions is likely to continue for some time.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

The discovery of a new species of monkey in Africa is of great ................ (interesting) to both naturalists and the general public alike.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

This is a good essay in parts, but you need to express yourself with more ........... (clear) at times.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E