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Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 81 · 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 “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  2. 2.Listen: in “It was sunny yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  3. 3.Listen: in “We went to the beach.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  4. 4.In “This gift is for my cousin.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  5. 5.In “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  6. 6.In “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  7. 7.In “Yes, we can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  8. 8.In “We went to the library.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  9. 9.In “Yes, they can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  10. 10.In “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  11. 11.In “We went to the station.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  12. 12.Listen: in “Yes, she can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  13. 13.Listen: in “We had rice and dal for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  14. 14.In “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  15. 15.Listen: in “Look at the sky.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  16. 16.In “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  17. 17.In “Yes, I was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  18. 18.In “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  19. 19.In “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  20. 20.Listen: in “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  21. 21.In “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  22. 22.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  23. 23.In “I am from Delhi.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  24. 24.Listen: in “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  25. 25.In “Can I have a glass of juice?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  26. 26.In “Who is this card for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  27. 27.In “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  28. 28.Listen: in “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  29. 29.In “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  30. 30.Listen: in “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  31. 31.Listen: in “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  32. 32.Listen: in “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  33. 33.Listen: in “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  34. 34.Listen: in “What are you laughing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  35. 35.In “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  36. 36.Listen: in “We went to the park.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  37. 37.Listen: in “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  38. 38.Listen: in “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  39. 39.In “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  40. 40.In “Look at the sky.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)

Answer key

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

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