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Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 42 · 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 zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  2. 2.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  3. 3.Listen: in “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  4. 4.In “I am from Goa.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  5. 5.In “I want to sleep now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  6. 6.In “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  7. 7.In “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  8. 8.In “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  9. 9.In “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  10. 10.In “I am from Pune.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  11. 11.Listen: in “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  12. 12.In “Where is this tea from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  13. 13.In “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  14. 14.In “Who is this cake for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  15. 15.In “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  16. 16.In “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  17. 17.Listen: in “What is this bag made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  18. 18.Listen: in “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  19. 19.In “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  20. 20.Listen: in “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  21. 21.Listen: in “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  22. 22.In “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  23. 23.Listen: in “Yes, it was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  24. 24.In “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  25. 25.Listen: in “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  26. 26.In “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  27. 27.In “What is this bag made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  28. 28.In “Look at the bird.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  29. 29.Listen: in “What is this cup made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  30. 30.In “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  31. 31.Listen: in “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  32. 32.In “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  33. 33.In “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  34. 34.In “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  35. 35.In “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  36. 36.In “This gift is for my teacher.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  37. 37.Listen: in “Look at the bird.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  38. 38.In “What is this box made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  39. 39.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of tea?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  40. 40.In “What are you looking 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. Weak (short, quick)
  4. Weak (short, quick)
  5. Weak (short, quick)
  6. Weak (short, quick)
  7. Weak (short, quick)
  8. Weak (short, quick)
  9. Weak (short, quick)
  10. Weak (short, quick)
  11. Weak (short, quick)
  12. Strong (full sound)
  13. Strong (full sound)
  14. Strong (full sound)
  15. Strong (full sound)
  16. Weak (short, quick)
  17. Strong (full sound)
  18. Strong (full sound)
  19. Strong (full sound)
  20. Weak (short, quick)
  21. Weak (short, quick)
  22. Weak (short, quick)
  23. Strong (full sound)
  24. Weak (short, quick)
  25. Weak (short, quick)
  26. Weak (short, quick)
  27. Strong (full sound)
  28. Weak (short, quick)
  29. Strong (full sound)
  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. Weak (short, quick)
  37. Weak (short, quick)
  38. Strong (full sound)
  39. Weak (short, quick)
  40. Strong (full sound)

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