Analysis on Nominalization from a Metafunctional Perspective

All languages are organized around three metafunctions: ideational, interpersonal and textual. Nominalization, as one way to organize language, ca n be explained with respect to these metafunctions. Firstly, it can affect the c o mprehension and reflection of the subjective and objective worlds; secondly, it can act on the relationship between participants; thirdly, it can shift the info rmation focus and enhance the textual cohesion.