Passive + Nominalisation

Article excerpt · target grammar marked

The EU AI Act, which entered into force in August 2024, is the world's first comprehensive regulatory framework for artificial intelligence. High-risk systems must be documented. Transparency obligations must be met. A redress mechanism must be made available.

Grammar Reference · Passive + Nominalisation

Passive — agent

The algorithm was deployed across all branches. — focus on action, not actor

Modal passive — hedged

Bias must be monitored continuously. — obligation without naming who

Nominalisation

The implementation of oversight was delayed. — verb → noun for formal register

Common error

Compliance is required. ✓ vs Compliance requires. ✗ — passive needed here

01Exercise 1 — Form · Write the Correct Form

Passive + Nominalisation

1.The new algorithm developed by a team of engineers in Berlin over eighteen months.

2.Full with the Act's requirements must be demonstrated before any product goes live.

3.It is widely accepted that automation bias first identified in aviation safety research.

4.The of a new oversight committee has been recommended by the independent review panel.

5.All prohibited uses of AI must removed from the system before the compliance deadline.

6.It could argued that the legislation places too much burden on smaller organisations.

02Exercise 2 — Transform

rewrite with the new structure

1.The company reviewed all the data before the launch.

2.Regulators must oversee the deployment of every high-risk system.

3.Engineers have implemented the new transparency protocol.

4.The board decided to automate the compliance process.

5.We can argue that the passive voice reduces accountability.

6.The algorithm made three errors during the assessment.

03Exercise 3 — About You

in your notebook

Personalise: complete five sentences about yourself using the target grammar.

Passive + Nominalisation01EnglishPlans.com