* Simple: "The speaker was speaking about the importance of education."
* With an object: "She was speaking her mind on the issue."
* In a figurative sense: "His actions were speaking louder than his words."
* As part of a phrase: "He was speaking in tongues."
* In a question: "Are you speaking to me?"
* With a preposition: "She was speaking on behalf of the group."
* With an adverb: "He was speaking softly."
* With a verb: "She was speaking to the crowd."
* In a clause: "Although speaking to the audience, she felt nervous."
The meaning of "speaking" can vary depending on the context of the sentence. However, it generally refers to the act of communicating verbally.