Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 18 · 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 dosa and chutney for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
2. 2.Listen: in “Who is this cake for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
3. 3.Listen: in “I want to read now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
4. 4.In “We went to the beach.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
5. 5.In “We went to the library.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
6. 6.Listen: in “This gift is for my father.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
7. 7.In “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
8. 8.In “This gift is for my mother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
9. 9.In “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
10. 10.Listen: in “Yes, they can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
11. 11.Listen: in “I want to sleep now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
12. 12.In “This gift is for my cousin.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
13. 13.Listen: in “What is this chair made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
14. 14.In “I am from Pune.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
15. 15.In “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.In “This gift is for my father.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.In “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
18. 18.In “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
19. 19.Listen: in “We went to the park.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
20. 20.In “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
21. 21.In “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.Listen: in “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
23. 23.In “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
24. 24.In “This gift is for my teacher.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.In “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
26. 26.In “We had bread and butter for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
27. 27.In “Look at the clock.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.In “What are you laughing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
29. 29.In “Look at the sky.” is “at” 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.In “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
32. 32.In “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
33. 33.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
34. 34.In “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.In “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
36. 36.Listen: in “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
37. 37.In “I want to read now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
38. 38.In “We went to the park.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
39. 39.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.In “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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