Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 24 · 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 “This gift is for my teacher.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
2. 2.In “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
3. 3.Listen: in “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
4. 4.Listen: in “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
5. 5.Listen: in “We had roti and sabzi for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
6. 6.Listen: in “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.Listen: in “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
8. 8.Listen: in “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
9. 9.In “We went to the library.” is “to” 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) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.Listen: in “We went to the park.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
12. 12.In “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
13. 13.In “What is this box made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
14. 14.In “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
15. 15.In “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.In “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.In “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
18. 18.In “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
19. 19.Listen: in “I am from Pune.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
20. 20.In “We had bread and butter for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
21. 21.Listen: in “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.In “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
23. 23.In “This gift is for my father.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
24. 24.Listen: in “I am from Goa.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.Listen: in “We had rice and dal for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
26. 26.In “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
27. 27.In “I am from Goa.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.In “I am from Punjab.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
29. 29.Listen: in “Can I have a glass of milk?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
30. 30.In “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
31. 31.Listen: in “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
32. 32.In “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
33. 33.In “We had roti and sabzi for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
34. 34.In “Can I have a glass of juice?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
35. 35.In “Look at the map.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
36. 36.In “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
37. 37.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
38. 38.In “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
39. 39.Listen: in “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.In “Look at the bird.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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