Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 11 · 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 “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
3. 3.Listen: in “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
4. 4.Listen: in “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
5. 5.In “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
6. 6.In “It was sunny yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.In “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
8. 8.Listen: in “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
9. 9.Listen: in “I am from Punjab.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
10. 10.In “What are you pointing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
11. 11.In “We went to the beach.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
12. 12.In “We had roti and sabzi for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
13. 13.Listen: in “This gift is for my mother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.Listen: in “I am from Goa.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
15. 15.In “I am from Pune.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
16. 16.In “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.In “We had bread and butter for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
18. 18.Listen: in “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
19. 19.In “I am from Delhi.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
20. 20.Listen: in “Yes, it was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
21. 21.In “Can I have a glass of milk?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
22. 22.In “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.In “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
24. 24.Listen: in “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.Listen: in “Look at the bird.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
26. 26.In “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
27. 27.In “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.In “I am from Goa.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
29. 29.Listen: in “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
30. 30.In “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
31. 31.Listen: in “I want to sleep now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
32. 32.In “We went to the library.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
33. 33.In “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
34. 34.Listen: in “What are you laughing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.In “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
36. 36.In “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
37. 37.Listen: in “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
38. 38.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.Listen: in “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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