Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 142 · 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 “I am from Goa.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
2. 2.In “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
3. 3.In “Yes, she can.” is “can” 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) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
5. 5.In “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
6. 6.In “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.In “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
8. 8.Listen: in “This gift is for my father.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
9. 9.In “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
10. 10.In “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.In “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
12. 12.In “Yes, I was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
13. 13.In “We went to the library.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.In “This gift is for my mother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
15. 15.Listen: in “This gift is for my teacher.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.In “What is this cup made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.Listen: in “Who is this cake for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
18. 18.In “Yes, they can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
19. 19.In “Look at the sky.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
20. 20.In “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
21. 21.In “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.In “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.In “I want to sleep now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
24. 24.In “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.In “What is this bag made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
26. 26.In “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
27. 27.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.In “Yes, I can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
29. 29.In “Look at the map.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
30. 30.In “What are you laughing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
31. 31.In “This gift is for my cousin.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
32. 32.In “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
33. 33.Listen: in “I am from Punjab.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
34. 34.Listen: in “We had dosa and chutney for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
35. 35.In “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
36. 36.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
37. 37.In “We had roti and sabzi for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
38. 38.Listen: in “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.In “We went to the park.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.Listen: in “I am from Delhi.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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