Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 17 · 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 market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
2. 2.In “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
3. 3.In “We went to the park.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
4. 4.Listen: in “We had roti and sabzi for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
5. 5.In “Can I have a glass of juice?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
6. 6.In “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.In “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
8. 8.In “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
9. 9.Listen: in “We went to the beach.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
10. 10.Listen: in “Yes, it was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.In “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
12. 12.In “We had rice and dal for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
13. 13.In “Yes, she can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
14. 14.In “Yes, I can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
15. 15.In “Where is this photo from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.Listen: in “Yes, we can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
18. 18.In “It was sunny yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
19. 19.Listen: in “We went to the library.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
20. 20.In “This gift is for my cousin.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
21. 21.In “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.In “I can swim very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.Listen: in “Where is this parcel from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
24. 24.Listen: in “Can I have a glass of water?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.In “We had idli and sambar for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
26. 26.Listen: in “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
27. 27.In “Look at the map.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.Listen: in “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
29. 29.In “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
30. 30.Listen: in “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
31. 31.Listen: in “Look at the map.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
32. 32.Listen: in “What is this cup made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
33. 33.Listen: in “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
34. 34.In “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.In “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
36. 36.In “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
37. 37.In “Look at the clock.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
38. 38.In “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.In “This gift is for my mother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.In “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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