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He seemed quite nervous when he was talking about the presentation.

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Narrator

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.