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Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 364 · 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.Listen: in “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  2. 2.Listen: in “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  3. 3.In “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  4. 4.In “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  5. 5.Listen: in “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  6. 6.In “Yes, it was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  7. 7.In “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  8. 8.In “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  9. 9.In “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  10. 10.In “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  11. 11.In “What are you laughing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  12. 12.In “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  13. 13.In “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  14. 14.Listen: in “Can I have a glass of milk?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  15. 15.In “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  16. 16.In “Yes, I was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  17. 17.Listen: in “We went to the beach.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  18. 18.In “This gift is for my father.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  19. 19.In “Look at the map.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  20. 20.In “We went to the library.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  21. 21.Listen: in “Who is this cake for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  22. 22.In “Can I have a glass of juice?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  23. 23.In “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  24. 24.In “Look at the clock.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  25. 25.In “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  26. 26.Listen: in “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  27. 27.In “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  28. 28.In “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  29. 29.Listen: in “We had idli and sambar for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  30. 30.In “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  31. 31.Listen: in “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  32. 32.Listen: in “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  33. 33.Listen: in “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  34. 34.Listen: in “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  35. 35.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  36. 36.In “Yes, they can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  37. 37.Listen: in “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  38. 38.In “Who is this cake for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  39. 39.In “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  40. 40.Listen: in “I want to read now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

Answer key

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

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