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Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 88 · 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 “I want to sleep now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  2. 2.In “We had idli and sambar for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  3. 3.In “What are you pointing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  4. 4.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  5. 5.In “What is this chair made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  6. 6.In “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  7. 7.Listen: in “I want to sleep now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  8. 8.Listen: in “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  9. 9.In “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  10. 10.In “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  11. 11.In “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  12. 12.In “I can draw very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  13. 13.Listen: in “This gift is for my mother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  14. 14.In “Look at the bird.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  15. 15.In “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  16. 16.Listen: in “Where is this letter from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  17. 17.Listen: in “We went to the library.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  18. 18.Listen: in “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  19. 19.Listen: in “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  20. 20.In “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  21. 21.In “I can swim very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  22. 22.In “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  23. 23.In “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  24. 24.In “It was sunny yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  25. 25.Listen: in “I want to cook now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  26. 26.In “We went to the beach.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  27. 27.In “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  28. 28.Listen: in “This gift is for my father.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  29. 29.In “We went to the zoo.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  30. 30.Listen: in “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  31. 31.In “I can sing very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  32. 32.Listen: in “What is this bag made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  33. 33.In “What is this cup made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  34. 34.Listen: in “Can I have a glass of juice?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
  35. 35.In “Where is this parcel from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  36. 36.Listen: in “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  37. 37.In “Where is this tea from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  38. 38.In “Where is this photo from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  39. 39.In “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
  40. 40.In “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

Answer key

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

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