Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 161 · 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 “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.In “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
3. 3.In “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
4. 4.Listen: in “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
5. 5.Listen: in “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
6. 6.Listen: in “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
7. 7.Listen: in “Who is this cake for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
8. 8.In “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
9. 9.In “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
10. 10.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
11. 11.In “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
12. 12.In “Look at the clock.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
13. 13.Listen: in “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.In “It was sunny yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
15. 15.In “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
16. 16.Listen: in “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.In “I can sing very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
18. 18.In “What is this box made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
19. 19.In “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
20. 20.In “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
21. 21.Listen: in “Yes, I can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
22. 22.In “What is this cup made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.In “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
24. 24.Listen: in “We had roti and sabzi for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.In “This gift is for my cousin.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
26. 26.In “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
27. 27.Listen: in “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.In “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
29. 29.Listen: in “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
30. 30.In “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
31. 31.In “Who is this card for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
32. 32.In “What are you laughing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
33. 33.In “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
34. 34.In “We had bread and butter for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.In “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
36. 36.In “Look at the bird.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
37. 37.Listen: in “I am from Pune.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
38. 38.Listen: in “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
39. 39.In “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.In “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)

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