Quiz: English Pronunciation – Strong/Weak Forms & Intonation

What does the strong form in pronunciation indicate?

• The word is unstressed

• The word is whispered

• The word is fully pronounced and emphasized

• The word is reduced

What happens to vowel sounds in weak forms?

• They are stressed

• They become louder

• They are fully articulated

• They are often reduced to a schwa /ə/

Which is the weak form of “are” in “Where are you going?”

• /ɑː/

• /ər/

• /ɛr/

• /ar/

In “I’m going to school,” what is the weak form of “to”?

• /tuː/

• /tə/

• /tʊ/

• /ta/

In the sentence “Can you help me?”, what is the weak form of “you”?

• /juː/

• /joʊ/

• /jə/

• /ju/

In “Yes, I can help you,” which word is in strong form?

• Yes

• Can

• You

• Help

Which sentence typically uses rising intonation?

• Close the door.

• Are you okay?

• I’m going to school.

• That’s fine.

What does falling intonation usually indicate?

• A yes/no question

• A pause

• A complete statement or certainty

• Uncertainty

In the dialogue “Are you coming?” ↗ “Yes, I’m coming.” ↘, the first line uses...?

• Flat intonation

• Falling intonation

• Rising intonation

• Whispered tone

Which of these is a typical example of rising–falling intonation?

• Can I go now?”

• “She won the lottery!”

• “Close the window.”

• “I’m coming later.”