Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 101 · 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.In “Yes, I can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.In “Where is this photo from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
3. 3.In “We had rice and dal for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
4. 4.In “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
5. 5.In “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
6. 6.Listen: in “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
7. 7.In “Where is this parcel from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
8. 8.In “This gift is for my teacher.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
9. 9.In “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
10. 10.In “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.In “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
12. 12.In “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
13. 13.In “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
14. 14.Listen: in “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
15. 15.In “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.Listen: in “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.In “What are you pointing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
18. 18.Listen: in “What are you looking at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
19. 19.In “I am from Punjab.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
20. 20.In “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” 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.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.In “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
24. 24.Listen: in “We went to the park.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
26. 26.In “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
27. 27.In “Yes, it was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
28. 28.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
29. 29.Listen: in “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
30. 30.In “Yes, I was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
31. 31.Listen: in “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
32. 32.In “We went to the park.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
33. 33.In “Yes, we can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
34. 34.In “We had idli and sambar for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
35. 35.In “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
36. 36.Listen: in “I want to sleep now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
37. 37.In “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
38. 38.Listen: in “Look at the clock.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
39. 39.Listen: in “Yes, she can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.In “We had dosa and chutney for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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