Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 693 · 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 “Yes, they can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
2. 2.Listen: in “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
3. 3.Listen: in “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
4. 4.In “I am from Delhi.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
5. 5.In “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
6. 6.In “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
7. 7.In “Where is this photo from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
8. 8.In “Yes, he was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
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 “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
11. 11.In “What is this chair made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
12. 12.In “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
13. 13.In “I can swim very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
14. 14.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
15. 15.In “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
16. 16.In “Who is this card for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
17. 17.Listen: in “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
18. 18.In “Can I have a glass of milk?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
19. 19.In “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
20. 20.In “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
21. 21.Listen: in “What are you looking at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.In “I want to read now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
23. 23.In “Look at the clock.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
24. 24.In “Who is this cake for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
25. 25.In “Yes, I was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
26. 26.Listen: in “This gift is for my cousin.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
27. 27.In “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
28. 28.Listen: in “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
29. 29.In “This gift is for my teacher.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
30. 30.Listen: in “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
31. 31.Listen: in “Look at the sky.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
32. 32.Listen: in “Who is this parcel for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
33. 33.In “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
34. 34.Listen: in “This gift is for my mother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.Listen: in “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
36. 36.Listen: in “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
37. 37.In “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
38. 38.In “Look at the bird.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.Listen: in “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
40. 40.In “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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