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Skills
Pronuciation: sentence stress

Instructions Listen to the sentences. Are the modal verbs in bold stressed or weak?

Weak Stressed
1. The puppy can't keep chewing shoes. You have to train her!
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2. You can stay out till 10.
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3. He couldn't have copied me.
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4. Do you think you could help me with my homework?
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5. Your parents will be furious when they find out!
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6. So I won't tell them!
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7. You should try to learn 10 new words a day.
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8. You shouldn't get stressed about the exams.
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9. I would study harder if I were you.
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10. I wouldn't like to be a teacher.
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