Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 507 · 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 “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.Listen: in “I can sing very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
3. 3.In “What are you laughing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
4. 4.In “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
5. 5.Listen: in “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
6. 6.Listen: in “We had roti and sabzi for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
7. 7.In “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
8. 8.Listen: in “I am from Delhi.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
9. 9.In “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
10. 10.In “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
11. 11.Listen: in “What is this chair made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
12. 12.Listen: in “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
13. 13.In “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.In “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
15. 15.In “Yes, it was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.In “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
17. 17.In “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
18. 18.In “Can I have a glass of water?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
19. 19.In “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
20. 20.Listen: in “Can I have a glass of milk?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
21. 21.In “Yes, I was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
22. 22.In “Who is this cake for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.Listen: in “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
24. 24.Listen: in “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
25. 25.In “What are you looking at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
26. 26.In “Look at the bird.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
27. 27.In “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
28. 28.In “We went to the beach.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
29. 29.In “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
30. 30.Listen: in “I can swim very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
31. 31.Listen: in “We had dosa and chutney for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
32. 32.In “I can swim very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
33. 33.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
34. 34.Listen: in “Who is this card for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.In “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
36. 36.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
37. 37.In “I want to read now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
38. 38.In “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.In “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.In “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)

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