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Weak Forms Worksheet

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

Answer key

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

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