Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 12 · 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 “Yes, it was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.In “It was sunny yesterday.” is “was” 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) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
4. 4.In “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
5. 5.Listen: in “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
6. 6.In “We had roti and sabzi for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.In “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
8. 8.In “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
9. 9.Listen: in “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
10. 10.In “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
11. 11.Listen: in “I am from Punjab.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
12. 12.In “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
13. 13.In “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.In “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
15. 15.In “What are you looking at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
16. 16.Listen: in “What is this chair made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.In “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
18. 18.In “Who is this cake for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
19. 19.In “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
20. 20.Listen: in “What is this bag made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
21. 21.In “Look at the sky.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.Listen: in “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
23. 23.In “We went to the library.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
24. 24.In “Yes, I was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
25. 25.Listen: in “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
26. 26.Listen: in “What are you looking at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
27. 27.In “Yes, they can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
28. 28.Listen: in “This gift is for my teacher.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
29. 29.In “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
30. 30.Listen: in “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
31. 31.Listen: in “Yes, we can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
32. 32.In “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
33. 33.Listen: in “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
34. 34.In “What is this cup made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
35. 35.Listen: in “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
36. 36.In “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
37. 37.In “Where is this tea from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
38. 38.In “I want to read now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.Listen: in “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
40. 40.Listen: in “Yes, they can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)

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