Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 5 · 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 “What are you laughing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
2. 2.In “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
3. 3.Listen: in “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
4. 4.In “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
5. 5.In “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
6. 6.In “Where is this parcel from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
7. 7.In “What is this chair made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
8. 8.In “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
9. 9.Listen: 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 “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.In “Yes, we can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
12. 12.In “It was sunny yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
13. 13.In “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.In “Can I have a glass of milk?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
15. 15.In “This gift is for my teacher.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.Listen: in “What are you laughing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
17. 17.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
18. 18.In “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
19. 19.Listen: in “Where is this parcel from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
20. 20.In “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
21. 21.Listen: in “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.In “Yes, I can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.In “Can I have a glass of juice?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
24. 24.In “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
25. 25.In “Who is this card for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
26. 26.Listen: in “Where is this photo from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
27. 27.In “I am from Pune.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
28. 28.Listen: in “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
29. 29.Listen: in “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
30. 30.Listen: in “Yes, it was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
31. 31.In “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
32. 32.In “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
33. 33.In “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
34. 34.Listen: in “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
35. 35.Listen: in “Look at the picture.” is “at” 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) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
37. 37.In “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
38. 38.Listen: in “We had rice and dal for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
39. 39.Listen: in “I am from Goa.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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