Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 151 · 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 went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.In “Where is this tea from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
3. 3.In “I can sing very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
4. 4.In “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
5. 5.In “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
6. 6.In “What are you laughing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.In “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
8. 8.In “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
9. 9.Listen: in “I can sing very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
10. 10.Listen: in “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.In “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
12. 12.In “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
13. 13.In “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.Listen: in “We went to the library.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
15. 15.Listen: in “Look at the bird.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
16. 16.In “I am from Goa.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.In “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
18. 18.In “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
19. 19.Listen: in “Who is this card for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
20. 20.Listen: in “Yes, it was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
21. 21.In “We went to the library.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.Listen: in “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.In “Where is this photo from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
24. 24.Listen: in “What is this cup made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.Listen: in “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
26. 26.In “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
27. 27.Listen: in “Yes, I can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
28. 28.In “I want to read now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
29. 29.In “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
30. 30.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
31. 31.In “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
32. 32.In “We had idli and sambar for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
33. 33.Listen: in “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
34. 34.Listen: in “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
35. 35.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
36. 36.Listen: in “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
37. 37.In “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
38. 38.In “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
39. 39.In “Yes, they can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.In “Who is this cake for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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