Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 19 · 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.Listen: in “We had roti and sabzi for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
2. 2.In “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
3. 3.Listen: in “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
4. 4.Listen: in “We had dosa and chutney for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
5. 5.In “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
6. 6.Listen: in “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
7. 7.In “Who is this card for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
8. 8.Listen: in “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
9. 9.In “What is this chair made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
10. 10.Listen: in “I can swim very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
11. 11.Listen: in “I am from Delhi.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
12. 12.Listen: in “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
13. 13.In “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
14. 14.Listen: in “Yes, she can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
15. 15.In “We had bread and butter for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.In “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
18. 18.In “I am from Delhi.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
19. 19.In “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
20. 20.In “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
21. 21.In “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.Listen: in “Yes, they can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.Listen: in “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
24. 24.In “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.In “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
26. 26.In “We had idli and sambar for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
27. 27.In “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.Listen: in “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
29. 29.In “Where is this photo from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
30. 30.In “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
31. 31.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
32. 32.In “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
33. 33.Listen: in “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
34. 34.In “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.In “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
36. 36.Listen: in “We had bread and butter for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
37. 37.Listen: in “Who is this card for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
38. 38.In “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
39. 39.In “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
40. 40.Listen: in “Can I have a glass of juice?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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