Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 110 · 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 “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.In “Can I have a glass of milk?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
3. 3.In “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
4. 4.In “I can sing very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
5. 5.In “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
6. 6.In “We had idli and sambar for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.In “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
8. 8.Listen: in “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
9. 9.Listen: in “Where is this parcel from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
10. 10.Listen: in “This gift is for my cousin.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.Listen: in “Where is this photo from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
12. 12.In “We went to the park.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
13. 13.In “Yes, we can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.In “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
15. 15.In “Where is this parcel from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.In “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
17. 17.In “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
18. 18.Listen: in “What are you looking at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
19. 19.Listen: in “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
20. 20.Listen: in “It was sunny yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
21. 21.In “I want to read now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.Listen: in “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.Listen: in “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
24. 24.In “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.Listen: in “I can sing very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
26. 26.In “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
27. 27.In “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.Listen: in “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
29. 29.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
30. 30.Listen: in “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
31. 31.Listen: in “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
32. 32.Listen: in “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
33. 33.Listen: in “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
34. 34.In “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.Listen: in “What is this cup made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
36. 36.In “This gift is for my father.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
37. 37.Listen: in “Can I have a glass of water?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
38. 38.Listen: in “This gift is for my father.” is “for” 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) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
40. 40.Listen: in “I am from Delhi.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)

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