1. Contractions and weak forms.
Listen and repeat these sentences.
1. You should tell him.
2. I would buy a new car.
3. He could talk to his boss.
4. They ought to speak about the problem.
Listen to how should, would, could and ought to are pronounced.
2. Contractions.
Write these sentences using contractions for the words in bold. Remember to include the correct punctuation.
3. Listen.
Listen to the sentences. How many words are in each sentence? (Contractions
count as two words.)
4. Listen and repeat.
Listen again and repeat the sentences.
1. I'd try to relax.
2. I wouldn't listen to him.
3. She shouldn't tell them.
4. They ought to speak about the problem.
5. If I were you, I'd stay home.
6. She hasn't even asked me.
7. It'd be better to start in the morning.
8. They'd be happier if they lived in the country.
9. If you do it now, it won't be a problem.
10. What do you think I should do about this?