Lesson 40. Who was That?
Strong and weak forms: Auxiliary verbs
Lesson 40; Part A
We often use the weak forms of these verbs: am is are was were have has do does can could | ||
Listen and repeat. 1 I'm(w) ready. 2 It's(w) raining again. 3 Are(w) you coming? 4 You're(w coming, aren't you? 5 Who was(w) that? 6 The shops(w) were all closed. | 7 What have(w) you got in your hand? 8 Has(w) the programme started? 9 What do(w) you want for Christmas? 10 Where does(w) your sister live? 11 You can(w) stay here if you like. 12 Could(w) you spell your name for me, please? |
Lesson 40; Part B
But if one of these verbs is stressed because it is especiallyimportant, or because we want to show a contrast, we use the strongform. Listen and repeat. 1 A: Are you ready? B: Yes, I am(s). 2 A: It isn't raining, is it? B: Yes, it is(s). 3 A: I'm not very good at English. B: Of course you are(s)! 4 A: Is your father a teacher? B: He was(s), but he's retired now. 5 A: How many people are there in your class ... ten? B: There were(s) ten, but one left last week. 6 A: Have we met before? B: I don't think we have(s). 7 A: Has it started? B: Yes, come on, it has(s)! 8 A: I don't like this music. B: Oh, I do(s). 9 A: Does the supermarket open on Sundays? B: I think it does(s). 10 A: I can't open this door. B: Let me try. Maybe I can(s). 11 A: Can you play tennis? B: Not now. I could(s) when I was younger. | ||
Is your father a teacher? | Have we met before? |
Exercises
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