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Why is it important to use transition statements in presentations?

To show off your vocabulary

To confuse the audience

To help the audience follow the main points (correct)

To make the presentation longer

What is the first tip for using transition statements in presentations?

Use complex vocabulary

Separate main points (correct)

Avoid using word choice

Smoothly move from one point to the next

What is assumed about the structure of the presentation in the text?

It has multiple conclusions

It has no structure

It only has an introduction and conclusion

It has a classic intro, body, and conclusion (correct)

What is the purpose of signposting in a presentation?

To clearly separate main points Signup and view all the answers

What is the classic transition in a presentation?

A stiff-sounding transition with a part A and part B Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author recommend using 'first, second, third' instead of 'first, next, finally' when signposting in a presentation?

'Finally' can be mistaken for a conclusion to the presentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the summary transition in a presentation?

A summary of the previous point followed by a forecast of the next point Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a recommended way to transition between main points in a presentation?

Summarize the main point before moving on to the next one Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using transitions and signposts in a presentation?

To help the audience follow the presentation Signup and view all the answers

Why might transitions and signposts sound a little unnatural in a presentation?

Because they are meant for the audience, not the presenter Signup and view all the answers

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Questions and Answers

Why is it important to use transition statements in presentations?

What is the first tip for using transition statements in presentations?

What is assumed about the structure of the presentation in the text?

What is the purpose of signposting in a presentation?

What is the classic transition in a presentation?

Why does the author recommend using 'first, second, third' instead of 'first, next, finally' when signposting in a presentation?

What is the summary transition in a presentation?

Which of the following is a recommended way to transition between main points in a presentation?

What is the purpose of using transitions and signposts in a presentation?

Why might transitions and signposts sound a little unnatural in a presentation?

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