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He seemed quite nervous when he was talking about the presentation.
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He seemed quite nervous when he was talking about the presentation.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
He seemed nervous; perhaps he needs more practice presenting.
Describing Habits
He always seems nervous before giving presentations.
Asking About Others
Did he seem nervous about the presentation?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If he had more preparation, he might not have seemed so nervous.
Rephrased versions
Formal
He exhibited noticeable nervousness during his discussion of the presentation.
Casual
He was a bit shaky when he talked about the presentation.
Simpler English
He looked nervous talking about the presentation.
Phrases to learn
seemed nervous
To appear anxious or uneasy.
talking about the presentation
Discussing the presentation.