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Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 248 · 40 questions
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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.

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  1. 1.In “I am from Goa.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  2. 2.In “We went to the beach.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  3. 3.Listen: in “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  4. 4.In “Look at the clock.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  5. 5.Listen: in “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  6. 6.Listen: in “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  7. 7.In “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  8. 8.Listen: in “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” 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 “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  11. 11.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  12. 12.In “We had dosa and chutney for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  13. 13.Listen: in “I am from Punjab.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  14. 14.In “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  15. 15.In “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  16. 16.Listen: in “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  17. 17.In “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  18. 18.Listen: in “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  19. 19.Listen: in “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  20. 20.In “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  21. 21.In “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  22. 22.In “What are you looking at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  23. 23.In “Who is this card for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  24. 24.In “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  25. 25.In “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  26. 26.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  27. 27.Listen: in “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  28. 28.Listen: in “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  29. 29.Listen: in “I am from Pune.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  30. 30.Listen: in “This gift is for my mother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  31. 31.Listen: in “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  32. 32.In “This gift is for my cousin.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  33. 33.Listen: in “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  34. 34.Listen: in “What are you looking at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  35. 35.In “I want to read now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  36. 36.Listen: in “What is this box made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  37. 37.Listen: in “Look at the map.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  38. 38.In “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  39. 39.Listen: in “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  40. 40.In “What are you laughing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

Answer key

  1. Weak (short, quick)
  2. Weak (short, quick)
  3. Strong (full sound)
  4. Weak (short, quick)
  5. Weak (short, quick)
  6. Weak (short, quick)
  7. Weak (short, quick)
  8. Weak (short, quick)
  9. Strong (full sound)
  10. Strong (full sound)
  11. Strong (full sound)
  12. Weak (short, quick)
  13. Weak (short, quick)
  14. Weak (short, quick)
  15. Weak (short, quick)
  16. Strong (full sound)
  17. Weak (short, quick)
  18. Weak (short, quick)
  19. Strong (full sound)
  20. Weak (short, quick)
  21. Weak (short, quick)
  22. Strong (full sound)
  23. Strong (full sound)
  24. Weak (short, quick)
  25. Weak (short, quick)
  26. Weak (short, quick)
  27. Weak (short, quick)
  28. Weak (short, quick)
  29. Weak (short, quick)
  30. Weak (short, quick)
  31. Weak (short, quick)
  32. Weak (short, quick)
  33. Strong (full sound)
  34. Strong (full sound)
  35. Weak (short, quick)
  36. Strong (full sound)
  37. Weak (short, quick)
  38. Weak (short, quick)
  39. Weak (short, quick)
  40. Strong (full sound)

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