Grammar 101

Robertson / Pocket Grammar / 299
Delivering presentations
Grammar
1. Use appropriate tenses
2. Use transition and linking words
3. Use appropriate intonation
4. Use adjectives, be descriptive
5. Use sequence adverbs for organization
6. Use Active voice
7. Use quoted/reported speech correctly
8. Don’t repeat words unnecessarily
9. Don’t overuse or repeat conjunctions
10. Don’t use colloquial speech
Note: check for spelling or grammatical
errors in the visual materials and handouts.
Use sentences that are not too short and not
too long.
Delivery style
1. Look at the audience
2. Use body language
3. Move around
4. Effective opening
5. Effective closing
6. Use audio or visual material
7. Use relevant examples
8. Use handouts
9. Encourage audience participation
10. Stay on topic
Note: Use the right volume, pronunciation,
pitch and tone. Be prepared with explanations
and extra material for elaboration. Leave
enough time for questions.