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Why is it important to use transition statements in presentations?

To make the presentation longer

To help the audience follow the main points (correct)

To show off your language skills

To confuse the audience

What is the purpose of using transition statements according to the text?

To make the presentation longer

To show off your language skills

To separate main points and show a shift in gears (correct)

To smoothly move from one point to the next

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

It only has an introduction and conclusion

It has no clear structure

It only has a conclusion

It has a body with main points (correct)

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

Provide a summary transition that recaps the previous point and introduces 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 presenter's message Signup and view all the answers

Why does the author recommend using transitions and signposts even if they sound a little unnatural?

To help the audience understand the presenter's message Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of signposting in a presentation?

To separate main points clearly Signup and view all the answers

What is the classic transition in a presentation?

Recapping A and forecasting B Signup and view all the answers

Why is using 'finally' as a transition word not recommended?

It signals the conclusion of the presentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the summary transition in a presentation?

Recapping A and forecasting B Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using transition statements in a presentation?

To help the audience follow the main points Signup and view all the answers

What is the first tip for using transition statements in a presentation?

Separate main points with obvious word choice Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to use transition statements in a presentation?

To help the audience follow along and remember the main points Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended way to transition between main points in a presentation?

Recap each main point before moving onto the next one Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Why does the author recommend using transitions and signposts even if they sound a little unnatural?

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

What is the recommended way to signpost main points in a presentation?

Using numbers such as first, second, third Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between the classic and summary transition statements?

The summary transition is more subtle in language Signup and view all the answers

What is the risk of using 'finally' as a transition word?

It can confuse the audience into thinking the presentation is concluding Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to separate main points clearly in a presentation?

To keep the audience engaged and on track 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 purpose of using transition statements according to the text?

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

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 does the author recommend using transitions and signposts even if they sound a little unnatural?

What is the purpose of signposting in a presentation?

What is the classic transition in a presentation?

Why is using 'finally' as a transition word not recommended?

What is the summary transition in a presentation?

What is the purpose of using transition statements in a presentation?

What is the first tip for using transition statements in a presentation?

Why is it important to use transition statements in a presentation?

What is the recommended way to transition between main points in a presentation?

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

Why does the author recommend using transitions and signposts even if they sound a little unnatural?

What is the recommended way to signpost main points in a presentation?

What is the difference between the classic and summary transition statements?

What is the risk of using 'finally' as a transition word?

Why is it important to separate main points clearly in a presentation?

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