Build the sentence

Nominalisation and Noun-Based Style —
Build the Sentences.

Arrange the word tiles to build a complete sentence. Leave out the extra word.

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Question 1

Build the sentence: _____

Options: decided, The decision to resign surprised her colleagues.

Question 2

Build the sentence: _____

Options: Their refusal to negotiate prolonged uncertainty., refused

Question 3

Build the sentence: _____

Options: aware, Awareness of danger saves lives.

Question 4

Build the sentence: _____

Options: Investigating complaints requires patience., investigation

Question 5

Build the sentence: _____

Options: investigate, An investigation into misconduct exposed corruption.

Question 6

Build the sentence: _____

Options: Management's intervention prevented the company's bankruptcy., intervene

Question 7

Build the sentence: _____

Options: planned, Careful planning prevents waste.

Question 8

Build the sentence: _____

Options: This instability undermines confidence., unstable

Question 9

Build the sentence: _____

Options: possibly, The possible closure threatens jobs.

Question 10

Build the sentence: _____

Options: Yesterday's announcement confirmed the merger., announce

Question 11

Build the sentence: _____

Options: directing, Criticism directed at management prompted resignations.

Question 12

Build the sentence: _____

Options: The committee's rejection of mediation surprised us., rejected

Practice Nominalisation and Noun-Based Style — Build the Sentences with this interactive sentence-building exercise of 12 questions. Tap the words into the correct order to build each sentence, then submit to check your answers and get detailed feedback on every sentence.

Practicing grammar in real sentences — rather than memorising rules in isolation — is one of the most effective ways to make a structure stick. You can retry as many times as you like to build accuracy and confidence using Nominalisation and Noun-Based Style — Build the Sentences in everyday English.

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