Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 231 · 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 “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.Listen: in “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
3. 3.In “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
4. 4.In “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
5. 5.Listen: in “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
6. 6.Listen: in “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.In “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
8. 8.In “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
9. 9.Listen: in “We had rice and dal for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
10. 10.In “Yes, I can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.In “What are you pointing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
12. 12.Listen: in “Look at the sky.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
13. 13.In “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.In “I am from Goa.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
15. 15.Listen: in “What are you pointing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
16. 16.In “We went to the library.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
17. 17.In “I want to cook now.” is “to” 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) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
19. 19.Listen: in “Where is this tea from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
20. 20.In “I want to sleep now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
21. 21.Listen: in “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.Listen: in “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.Listen: in “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
24. 24.Listen: in “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.In “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
26. 26.In “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
27. 27.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.Listen: in “Where is this photo from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
29. 29.Listen: in “We went to the beach.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
30. 30.In “I want to read now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
31. 31.In “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
32. 32.In “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
33. 33.In “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
34. 34.In “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.In “Yes, she can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
36. 36.Listen: in “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
37. 37.In “I can sing very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
38. 38.Listen: in “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.In “We had bread and butter for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.In “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)

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