Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 94 · 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 “I want to draw now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
2. 2.In “I am from Pune.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
3. 3.In “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
4. 4.Listen: in “I want to sleep now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
5. 5.Listen: in “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
6. 6.In “What is this bag made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
7. 7.Listen: in “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
8. 8.In “Can I have a glass of lassi?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
9. 9.In “What are you staring at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
10. 10.In “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
11. 11.Listen: in “What are you pointing at?” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
12. 12.Listen: in “This gift is for my friend.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
13. 13.Listen: in “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
14. 14.Listen: in “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
15. 15.In “It was cold yesterday.” is “was” 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.In “It was hot yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
18. 18.Listen: in “Where is this photo from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
19. 19.Listen: in “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
20. 20.Listen: in “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
21. 21.Listen: in “We had bread and butter for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.Listen: in “I want to sing now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
23. 23.In “This gift is for my brother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
24. 24.In “This gift is for my mother.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.In “This gift is for my father.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
26. 26.In “I can sing very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
27. 27.In “It was rainy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
28. 28.Listen: in “Who is this book for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
29. 29.Listen: in “Yes, we can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
30. 30.In “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
31. 31.In “Can I have a glass of water?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
32. 32.In “I am from Punjab.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
33. 33.In “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
34. 34.Listen: in “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
35. 35.In “Who is this gift for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
36. 36.In “Who is this card for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
37. 37.In “We went to the library.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
38. 38.In “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.In “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
40. 40.In “We had rice and dal for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)

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