Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 63 · 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 beach.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.Listen: in “We had dosa and chutney for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
3. 3.Listen: in “Can I have a glass of milk?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
4. 4.In “We went to the library.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
5. 5.In “Where is this parcel from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
6. 6.In “We had idli and sambar for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
7. 7.Listen: in “Look at the clock.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
8. 8.Listen: in “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
9. 9.In “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
10. 10.In “We had bread and butter for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.Listen: in “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
12. 12.Listen: in “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
13. 13.In “We had dosa and chutney for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
14. 14.In “This gift is for my cousin.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
15. 15.Listen: in “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
16. 16.Listen: in “I want to read now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
17. 17.Listen: in “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
18. 18.Listen: in “I am from Pune.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
19. 19.Listen: in “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
20. 20.Listen: in “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
21. 21.In “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
22. 22.In “This gift is for my father.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
23. 23.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
24. 24.In “Yes, it was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
25. 25.In “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
26. 26.In “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
27. 27.In “Who is this card for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.In “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
29. 29.Listen: in “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
30. 30.In “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
31. 31.Listen: in “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
32. 32.Listen: in “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
33. 33.Listen: in “What is this toy made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
34. 34.In “Yes, I can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.Listen: in “Who is this card for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
36. 36.In “What is this cup made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
37. 37.Listen: in “We had rice and dal for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
38. 38.Listen: in “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.In “We went to the park.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
40. 40.In “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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