Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 57 · 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 park.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.In “Who is this cake for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
3. 3.In “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
4. 4.In “I can swim very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
5. 5.In “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
6. 6.Listen: in “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
7. 7.Listen: in “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
8. 8.In “I am from Punjab.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
9. 9.In “Can I have a glass of water?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
10. 10.In “We had rice and dal for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.In “What is this bag made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
12. 12.Listen: in “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
13. 13.In “We went to the library.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
14. 14.In “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
15. 15.In “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.In “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.In “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
18. 18.Listen: in “This gift is for my mother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
19. 19.In “We had bread and butter for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
20. 20.Listen: in “Look at the map.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
21. 21.Listen: in “This gift is for my father.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.In “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
23. 23.In “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
24. 24.Listen: in “I am from Pune.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
25. 25.Listen: in “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
26. 26.In “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
27. 27.In “Yes, she can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.In “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
29. 29.In “We had roti and sabzi for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
30. 30.In “I am from Goa.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
31. 31.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
32. 32.In “We went to the beach.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
33. 33.Listen: in “Look at the sky.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
34. 34.In “Look at the sky.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.Listen: in “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
36. 36.In “I am from Pune.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
37. 37.In “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
38. 38.In “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.Listen: in “I am from Goa.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
40. 40.In “This gift is for my cousin.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)

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