Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 158 · 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) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.In “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
3. 3.In “I can sing very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
4. 4.Listen: in “Look at the clock.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
5. 5.In “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
6. 6.Listen: in “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.In “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
8. 8.Listen: in “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
9. 9.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
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 “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
12. 12.In “This gift is for my teacher.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
13. 13.Listen: in “We had roti and sabzi for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.In “I am from Pune.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
15. 15.In “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.In “Yes, she can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
17. 17.In “We had bread and butter for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
18. 18.In “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
19. 19.Listen: in “Where is this parcel from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
20. 20.Listen: in “I am from Goa.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
21. 21.Listen: in “Look at the bird.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
22. 22.Listen: in “What is this box made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
23. 23.In “Yes, we can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
24. 24.In “We had dosa and chutney for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
26. 26.In “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
27. 27.Listen: in “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
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 “Yes, I was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
30. 30.In “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
31. 31.In “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
32. 32.Listen: in “We had dosa and chutney for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
33. 33.Listen: in “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
34. 34.In “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.In “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
36. 36.In “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
37. 37.Listen: in “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
38. 38.In “Look at the sky.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.In “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.Listen: in “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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