Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 15 · 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 idli and sambar for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
2. 2.In “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
3. 3.In “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
4. 4.In “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
5. 5.In “Look at the map.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
6. 6.In “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.In “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
8. 8.In “What are you pointing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
9. 9.In “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
10. 10.Listen: in “What is this bag made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.In “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
12. 12.In “I want to read now.” is “to” 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 “Yes, I was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
15. 15.Listen: in “Look at the clock.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
16. 16.In “What is this bag made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
18. 18.Listen: in “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
19. 19.In “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
20. 20.Listen: in “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
21. 21.Listen: in “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.In “Can I have a glass of milk?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
23. 23.In “What is this chair made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
24. 24.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.Listen: in “We had rice and dal for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
26. 26.In “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
27. 27.In “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.In “Where is this tea from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
29. 29.In “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
30. 30.In “Can I have a glass of water?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
31. 31.Listen: in “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
32. 32.In “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
33. 33.In “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
34. 34.In “We had rice and dal for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
35. 35.In “Can I have a glass of juice?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
36. 36.Listen: in “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
37. 37.In “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
38. 38.In “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
39. 39.In “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.Listen: in “Yes, they can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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