The Weak Word 'to'

by Vocafy Verificeret

Engelsk (US) B1 15 spørgsmål Words & expressions

Discover how unstressed 'to' sounds in short American English sentences about everyday plans, actions, and expectations.

1. 1. Lyt og skriv svaret.

   Keeping in touch with family.

   A short, unstressed word connects the two verbs.

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   • I need to call my sister.

   Here, 'to' often sounds like 'tuh' rather than the stronger 'too.'

2. 2. Lyt og skriv svaret.

   Plans for the day.

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   • We plan to leave after lunch.

   'Plan to' describes an intention, not something that has already happened.

3. 3. Lyt og skriv svaret.

   Shopping plans.

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   • She wants to buy a new bike.

   'Wants to' introduces an action someone would like to do.

4. 4. Lyt og skriv svaret.

   A small mistake before leaving home.

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   • He forgot to bring his keys.

   'Forgot to' means a needed or intended action did not happen.

5. 5. Lyt og skriv svaret.

   An evening decision.

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   • They decided to stay home tonight.

   'Decided to' shows that a choice has already been made.

6. 6. Lyt og skriv svaret.

   A friendly invitation.

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   • Would you like to join us?

   'Would you like to' is a polite way to invite someone.

7. 7. Lyt og skriv svaret.

   The reason for a short break.

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   • I went outside to get some air.

   'To get' explains the purpose of going outside.

8. 8. Lyt og skriv svaret.

   Help with remembering a household task.

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   • Please remind me to lock the door.

   'Remind me to' asks someone to help you remember a future action.

9. 9. Lyt og skriv svaret.

   A necessary change at work.

   Two words may sound closely joined.

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   • We have to move the meeting.

   'Have to' expresses a need or duty. In everyday speech, it can sound like 'haftuh.'

10. 10. Lyt og skriv svaret.

    Learning a kitchen skill.

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    • She taught me to bake bread.

    'Taught me to' describes helping someone learn how to do something.

11. 11. Lyt og skriv svaret.

    An effort to change a daily habit.

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    • I'm trying to spend less money.

    'Trying to' shows effort, but it does not promise success.

12. 12. Lyt og skriv svaret.

    An impression of another person.

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    • He seems to know more than he says.

    'Seems to' presents an impression rather than a certain fact.

13. 13. Lyt og skriv svaret.

    A problem with travel plans.

    Similar sounds can have different spellings.

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    • It's too late to change the tickets.

    'Too late' means the time for an action has passed. The later 'to' is usually unstressed.

14. 14. Lyt og skriv svaret.

    Good news after a worrying situation.

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    • I was relieved to hear that everyone was safe.

    'Relieved' means no longer worried. The phrase after 'to' explains what caused that feeling.

15. 15. Lyt og skriv svaret.

    An expected furniture delivery.

    The middle phrase may sound shorter in everyday speech.

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    • The store is supposed to deliver the couch by Friday.

    'Supposed to' describes what is expected, but does not guarantee it will happen.