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Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 59 · 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.In “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  2. 2.In “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  3. 3.In “What are you looking at?” is “at” 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 “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  6. 6.In “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  7. 7.In “What is this cup made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  8. 8.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  9. 9.In “This gift is for my father.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  10. 10.In “Look at the bird.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  11. 11.In “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  12. 12.In “Who is this card for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  13. 13.In “It was sunny yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  14. 14.In “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  15. 15.In “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  16. 16.Listen: in “This gift is for my teacher.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  17. 17.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  18. 18.In “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  19. 19.In “Yes, they can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  20. 20.In “This gift is for my cousin.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  21. 21.In “We had idli and sambar for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  22. 22.In “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  23. 23.In “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  24. 24.In “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  25. 25.Listen: in “What are you looking at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  26. 26.In “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  27. 27.In “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  28. 28.Listen: in “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  29. 29.Listen: in “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  30. 30.In “What are you pointing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  31. 31.In “We went to the beach.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  32. 32.Listen: in “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  33. 33.Listen: in “I can swim very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  34. 34.In “Where is this photo from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  35. 35.In “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  36. 36.Listen: in “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  37. 37.In “We had roti and sabzi for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  38. 38.In “What is this chair made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  39. 39.Listen: in “What is this chair made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  40. 40.In “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)

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. Strong (full sound)
  8. Strong (full sound)
  9. Weak (short, quick)
  10. Weak (short, quick)
  11. Strong (full sound)
  12. Strong (full sound)
  13. Weak (short, quick)
  14. Strong (full sound)
  15. Strong (full sound)
  16. Weak (short, quick)
  17. Weak (short, quick)
  18. Weak (short, quick)
  19. Strong (full sound)
  20. Weak (short, quick)
  21. Weak (short, quick)
  22. Weak (short, quick)
  23. Weak (short, quick)
  24. Weak (short, quick)
  25. Strong (full sound)
  26. Weak (short, quick)
  27. Weak (short, quick)
  28. Weak (short, quick)
  29. Strong (full sound)
  30. Strong (full sound)
  31. Weak (short, quick)
  32. Weak (short, quick)
  33. Weak (short, quick)
  34. Strong (full sound)
  35. Weak (short, quick)
  36. Weak (short, quick)
  37. Weak (short, quick)
  38. Strong (full sound)
  39. Strong (full sound)
  40. Weak (short, quick)

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