The Role of Nominalisation in Scientific Writing

What is the primary purpose of nominalisation in scientific writing?

• To enhance formality

• To emphasize the researcher

• To increase wordiness

• To simplify vocabulary

How does nominalisation affect the focus of a sentence?

• It shifts the focus from the concept to the action.

• It shifts the focus from the action to the researcher.

• It shifts the focus from the researcher to the process.

• It shifts the focus from the action to the concept.

What is one advantage of nominalisation mentioned in the passage?

• It makes sentences longer.

• It reduces redundancy.

• It emphasizes the action.

• It complicates the text.

Why is balance important in using nominalisation?

• To avoid overly dense and abstract writing.

• To increase the complexity of the text.

• To enhance redundancy.

• To emphasize formality.

What does the passage suggest about the relationship between nominalisation and readability?

• Nominalisation always improves readability.

• Nominalisation always hinders readability.

• Nominalisation can improve readability when used judiciously.

• Nominalisation has no effect on readability.