Grammar fix

give a presentation

present information to an audience

to formally share information or ideas with a group of people, often using slides or visual aids, usually in a classroom, meeting, or conference.

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Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

I have to give a presentation on climate change in my science class tomorrow.

In my previous job, I often had to give presentations to clients about our new products, which really improved my public speaking skills.

One small grammar move makes it sound right.

Not: I ~~presented~~ a presentation to the class.

Say: I gave a presentation to the class.

Don't double up 'present a presentation' — you GIVE a presentation.

Tap the one a native speaker would say.

Words that usually travel with it.

give a presentation on/about