B2Englishen.b2.047

Nominalization: verb to noun in formal writing

Structure:

Noun form of verb + rest of sentence (formal register)

Compare: We investigated and found several inconsistencies.

Example:

Our investigation revealed several inconsistencies.

Examples

Our investigation revealed several inconsistencies.

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "Our investigation revealed several inconsistencies."

Adjective + preposition: afraid of, keen on, responsible for

Adjective + preposition: aware of, familiar with, interested in

Adjective + preposition: similar to, different from, capable of

Advanced passive: It is said/believed that

Advanced passive: Subject + is said to + infinitive