Grammatical errors can reduce a speaker’s credibility

Meg has just finished covering her last main point in her presentation. She transitions into her

conclusion by using a reference back to her introductory story and then she thanks the audience for listening. Does this describe an appropriate conclusion? A) Yes; Meg created a smooth bridge between her speech body and the conclusion. B) No; Meg forgot to add a summary of her points before concluding. C) No; a speaker should never thank an audience for listening. D) Yes; Meg provided closure by tying the introduction and conclusion together.

Research suggests that close relationships help people manage the negative effects of stress because social relationships bring ________ rewards.

A. material B. health C. basic D. personal