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1. The indefinite article: <a>/<an> a) strong forms: /ðeðI/ and /ðˇðn/ The strong form is used exclusively in the context of quotation and receives stress in this context: You say [ðeðI] before a consonant but [ðˇðn] before a vowel. b) weak forms /ð«/ and /ð«ðn/ The weak form is used elsewhere. [ð«] boy was bitten by [ð«ðn] alligator. 2.
Teachers. Knowing the subject. Teaching Knowledge database T-W. Weak forms are syllable sounds that become unstressed in connected speech. Weak forms are often then pronounced as a schwa. Example. In the sentence below the first 'do' is a weak form and the second is stressed. What do you want to do this evening? In the classroom.
The questions cover topics like gradation, content vs structure words, factors that determine weak vs strong forms, contractions, specific words like THAT, and exceptions involving words like BE, WHO, MUST, and HAVE.
Here is an example to show how strong and weak forms of a single word (that) can change the entire meaning of a sentence: John thinks that man is evil. /ðət/ This version of the sentence, with the weak (unstressed) form of that, means “John thinks all humans are evil.”.
Contracted & Weak forms in English - Free download as PDF File (.pdf), Text File (.txt) or read online for free. For English Language Teachers at all levels.
Transcribe the following sentences using the appropriate strong and weak forms: • I’m fond of chips. • Eat an apple. • Come and see. • Fish and chips. • The price is the thing that annoys me. • Take his name. • Take her home. • Take her out. • Take your time. • On your own. • Which did he choose? • I’ve seen him.
examples. Can you underline the function words in these sentences? Then transcribe them using the weak forms I gave her a box of chocolate for her brithday. Are you coming to the theatre with us tomorrow? What does he do at the weekends? Refer to the List of common function words that have weak forms you have been provided with.
