How can linq to sql be forced to convert ntext column into nvarchar(max) in the generated sql?

Question

Below problem had me look for a solution for couple of hours. I finally found it and wanted to share so I can save other people spending time on it.

I have a query i

Answer 1

Calling Convert.ToString("Value") caused the column values to be casted from ntext to nvarchar(max) and resulting sql was CONVERT(NVarChar(max),Value). Then sorting and grouping worked just fine.