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Skills
Pronunciation: sentence stress

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

Weak Stressed
1. If only I hadn’t sat on the ant nest.
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2. I wish I hadn’t called my teacher dumb.
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3. If only she hadn’t sworn at the principal.
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4. They shouldn’t have cheated.
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5. I doubt I’ll get a lot of presents.
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6. I bet they wish they’d studied harder.
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7. I wish I’d been able to go to the party.
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8. If only there was an easier way.
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9. I’d be surprised if I’ve passed math.
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10. You should have taken a compass.
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