Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 104 · 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 “We had dosa and chutney for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.In “What is this cup made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
3. 3.In “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
4. 4.In “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
5. 5.In “What are you pointing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
6. 6.Listen: in “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.In “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
8. 8.Listen: in “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
9. 9.In “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
10. 10.Listen: in “This gift is for my teacher.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
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 “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
13. 13.In “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.In “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
15. 15.Listen: in “What is this bag made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.In “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.In “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
18. 18.Listen: in “Look at the clock.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
19. 19.Listen: in “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
20. 20.In “I want to read now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
21. 21.Listen: in “What is this box made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.Listen: in “We had rice and dal for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
24. 24.In “This gift is for my teacher.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.In “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
26. 26.In “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
27. 27.In “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
28. 28.Listen: 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 “I want to sleep now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
30. 30.In “Yes, we can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
31. 31.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
32. 32.Listen: in “Yes, she can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
33. 33.In “We had bread and butter for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
34. 34.Listen: in “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
35. 35.In “Yes, I can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
36. 36.In “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
37. 37.Listen: in “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
38. 38.In “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.Listen: in “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
40. 40.In “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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