Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 33 · 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 “We went to the beach.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.Listen: in “What are you pointing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
3. 3.Listen: in “What is this chair made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
4. 4.In “Yes, I was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
5. 5.In “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
6. 6.Listen: in “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
7. 7.Listen: in “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
8. 8.In “Yes, they can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
9. 9.Listen: in “We had roti and sabzi for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
10. 10.In “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.In “What is this cup made of?” is “of” 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 “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.In “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
15. 15.In “This gift is for my father.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
16. 16.Listen: in “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
17. 17.In “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
18. 18.In “We had roti and sabzi for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
19. 19.In “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
20. 20.Listen: in “This gift is for my cousin.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
21. 21.Listen: in “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.Listen: in “I can sing very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.In “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
24. 24.In “We went to the park.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
25. 25.In “Can I have a glass of juice?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
26. 26.In “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
27. 27.Listen: in “We had bread and butter for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.In “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
29. 29.In “What is this bag made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
30. 30.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
31. 31.Listen: in “Yes, she can.” is “can” 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.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
34. 34.In “What are you laughing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.In “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
36. 36.In “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
37. 37.In “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
38. 38.In “Look at the map.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.In “This gift is for my cousin.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.In “Yes, she can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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