Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 122 · 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 toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
3. 3.Listen: in “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
4. 4.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
5. 5.In “This gift is for my mother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
6. 6.In “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.Listen: in “Where is this photo from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
8. 8.In “Yes, she can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
9. 9.In “I am from Delhi.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
10. 10.In “Yes, I was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
11. 11.Listen: in “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
12. 12.In “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
13. 13.In “Where is this photo from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.In “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
15. 15.In “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
16. 16.In “Yes, it was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
17. 17.Listen: in “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
18. 18.In “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
19. 19.Listen: in “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
20. 20.Listen: in “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
21. 21.In “Look at the map.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.In “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
23. 23.Listen: in “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
24. 24.Listen: in “Yes, we can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
25. 25.Listen: in “I want to read now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
26. 26.In “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
27. 27.In “Yes, I can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.In “Can I have a glass of milk?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
29. 29.Listen: in “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
30. 30.In “What are you pointing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
31. 31.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
32. 32.Listen: in “I can swim very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
33. 33.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
34. 34.In “We went to the park.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.In “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
36. 36.Listen: in “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
37. 37.Listen: in “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
38. 38.Listen: in “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.Listen: in “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.In “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)

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