Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 1 · 40 questions

How to say it (Small words shrink in the middle): In the middle of a sentence: weak — to (tuh), for (fuh), and (n), can (kun), of (uv). At the end of a sentence or a short answer: strong — Where are you FROM? Yes, I CAN. Never stress a weak form unless you want to make a point.

1. 1.Listen: in “This gift is for my mother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
2. 2.In “What are you pointing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
3. 3.In “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
4. 4.In “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
5. 5.Listen: in “What is this cup made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
6. 6.In “I want to sleep now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.Listen: in “What is this bag made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
8. 8.In “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
9. 9.In “Look at the map.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
10. 10.In “This gift is for my teacher.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.In “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
12. 12.Listen: in “We had dosa and chutney for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
13. 13.Listen: in “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.Listen: in “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
15. 15.Listen: in “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.In “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
17. 17.In “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
18. 18.In “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
19. 19.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
20. 20.In “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
21. 21.In “Look at the clock.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.Listen: in “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.Listen: in “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
24. 24.In “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.In “This gift is for my mother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
26. 26.In “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
27. 27.In “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.In “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
29. 29.In “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
30. 30.In “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
31. 31.In “Yes, I was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
32. 32.Listen: in “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
33. 33.Listen: in “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
34. 34.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.Listen: in “Look at the map.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
36. 36.Listen: in “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
37. 37.In “We had dosa and chutney for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
38. 38.In “Who is this card for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
39. 39.Listen: in “Where is this parcel from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.Listen: in “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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