The Weak Word 'to'

by Vocafy Verificado

Inglês (EUA) B1 15 perguntas Words & expressions

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

1. 1. Ouça e digite a resposta.

   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. Ouça e digite a resposta.

   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. Ouça e digite a resposta.

   Shopping plans.

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   • She wants to buy a new bike.

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

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   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. Ouça e digite a resposta.

   An evening decision.

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   • They decided to stay home tonight.

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

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   A friendly invitation.

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   • Would you like to join us?

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

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   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.

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   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.

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   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.'

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    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.

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    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. Ouça e digite a resposta.

    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. Ouça e digite a resposta.

    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. Ouça e digite a resposta.

    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. Ouça e digite a resposta.

    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.