Function words

Function words

Strong vs weak forms

Listen and answer the questions: s or w (use only small letters).

Function words: weak or strong forms


01 I fancy a cup of tea.

Is "a" strong or weak?

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02 There's a Mr Smith to see you.

 Is "a" strong or weak?

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03 Give me an apple, please.

Is "an" strong or weak?

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04 "One" is the strong form of "an" .

Is "an" strong or weak?

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05 What am I to do?

Is "am" strong or weak?

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06 I am interested, I promise you.

 Is "am" strong or weak?

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07 He broke the window and he didn´t apologise.

Is "and" weak or strong?

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08 I´d like some bread and butter.

Is "and" weak or strong?

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09 The girls are here.

Is "are" weak or strong?

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10 I am not going. Oh, yes, you are!

Is "are" weak or strong?

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11 Pam is as tall as James .

Is "as" weak or strong?

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12 I wish I could speak French.

Is "could" weak or strong?

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