Class X (Writing Skills) DIALOGUE WRITING/REPORTING DIALOGUE

 

II. DIALOGUE WRITING/REPORTING DIALOGUE

TYPE I-

1 Mohan/Mohini applies for a job at a departmental store at M.G. Road in Bengaluru.

He/She appears for the interview. Write a dialogue that he/she has with the interviewer with the help from the hints given in the box. The first one has been done as an example.

qualification—experience—shifts—salary

Example :

Interviewer : Good morning Miss Mohini. What are you doing these days?

Mohini : Sir, I have just completed B.Com. from Bengaluru University,

Bengaluru.

 

Answer

Interviewer : Do you have any other special qualifications related to the job?

Mohini : I have a Diploma in Chinese. I passed this from Bengaluru University, Sir.

Interviewer : Being a graduate in Commerce, do you think the job at the reception

will suit you?

Mohini : I will feel equally at ease at the reception, Sir.

Interviewer : Can you work in the night shift if needed? What salary do you expect?

Mohini : I am at your disposal. I think the night duties are not much demanding and there are no worries about security etc. I expect a reasonably decent salary that a man of my qualifications can expect.

Interviewer : All right, Miss Mohini, you shall be posted the decision.

Mohini : Thank you, sir.

 

2 Raj/Rajni is stopped by a traffic policeman on duty. Write out a dialogue and using your own ideas exchanged between them taking help from the clues given in the box below. The first one has been done as an example.

red light—licence—overspeeding—book

Example :

Policeman : Stop! Bring your bike to the other side.

Raj : But why, what wrong have I committed?

 

Answer

Policeman : First of all, you have jumped over the red light.

Raj : Oh, I am sorry, really very sorry.

Policeman : Where is your driving licence?

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Policeman : You are booked for three offences :

(a) jumping over the red light (b) overspeeding and (c) driving without a valid licence.

Raj : Can you leave me this time? I am telling you the truth. I have a driving licence at home and I can show you. I was in a hurry since my mother is in hospital.

Policeman : I’m sorry to hear but offence is offence.

Raj : Yes, it is right. Then I offer myself. Let the law take its own course.

 

 

 

3 Reshma is late for school. She is stopped from entering the classroom by the teacher.

Write a dialogue exchanged between them with the help from the points given

in the box and your own ideas. The first one has been done as an example.

frequently late—discipline—principal—one more chance—mother’s illness

Example :

Reshma : May I come in Sir?

The Teacher : No, you can’t. You are late.

Answer

Reshma : I feel extremely sorry. Please excuse me this time. Actually, I started

very early from home. But due to traffic jams, I got late.

The Teacher : You are frequently late for the class, I am afraid, you have made it a

habit.

Reshma : Sir, it is not a habit. Today there is another reason. My mother is

bedridden. I have to look after her as there is no one in the family.

The Teacher : That’s quite sad. I can appreciate the unpleasant situation you are in.

Reshma : Sir, give me one more chance, I promise to be in time for the class.

The Teacher : Take care, otherwise, the Principal will be constrained to take action

against you.

Reshma : Thank you, Sir. I shall do my best not to be late.

The Teacher : All right.

 

 

 

4 Milli applies for the post of a clerk in a school. She is interviewed by the Principal. Write

out a dialogue exchanged between the two with the help from the hints given

in the box and your own ideas. The first one has been done as an example.

Qualifications—typing & computer—experience—salary

Example :

Milli : Good morning, Sir. I am Milli.

Principal : Good morning. I see—you are interested in joining our institution as a

clerk.

Answer

Principal : What are your main qualifications, Miss Milli ?

Milli : Sir, I did B.A. (Hons) English from Delhi University, Delhi, 3 years

back. I have a diploma in Computer Programming.

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Principal : That’s fine. Do you know typing ?

Milli : Yes, sir. I am equally at ease in typing as in computer literacy.

Principal : Miss Milli. Do you have some experience ?

Milli : Yes Sir. I worked as a clerk in a private company for one year. The

work involved computer use also.

Principal : Good. It’s nice.

Principal : What do you expect from us ? I mean, the salary.

Milli : Negotiable. I hope the salary will match my qualifications and skills.

Principal : All right, Milli. We shall soon let you know.

Milli : Thank you, Sir.

5 You are Balram. You plan to go to Shimla for a week. You are talking to the Manager of

a travel company. Write a dialogue exchanged between you and the Manager

taking help from the hints given in the box and using your own ideas. The first

one has been done as an example.

package—stay—buses and tickets—food—sightseeing

Example :

Balram : How about your package tour to Shimla.

Manager : ` 8,888 per person.

Answer

Balram : What does the package include ? I mean please give me more details.

Manager : The package is for three days and two nights at Hotel Cecil.

Balram : That’s fine. What kind of buses do you have ? What are other means of

transport that you will provide us in Shimla ?

Manager : Sir, you will travel by our Super Deluxe AC buses from Delhi to Shimla.

In and around Shimla, we will carry you in air-conditioned Honda cars.

Balram : What about food ? I am strictly vegetarian—not even garlic, please.

Manager : We have special provision and kitchen for the vegetarians. No problem,

sir, you will have garlic-free vegetarian meals.

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TYPE II

1 Complete the dialogue given below :

Ravi : I have got admission for medicine, Raju!

Raju : Is (a) _________________________________________________________ ?

Ravi : I have to join (b) _______________________________________________ ?

Raju : Where (c) ______________________________________________________ ?

Ravi : It (d) __________________________________________________________ ?

Raju : All the best!

Ravi : Thank you!

 

Answers

1. (a) it recognised and when do you have to join

(b) it by next week (c) is it situated

(d) is situated in the middle of the city

 

 

2 Akash and Prakash have just met on the road. Complete the dialogue below.

Akash : Hello Prakash! Where are you coming from?

Prakash : I have just been to the railway station.

(a) _______________________________ a ticket for my brother for Delhi.

Akash : (b) ____________________________________________________ to Delhi?

Prakash : On the 18th.

Prakash : My sister told me that (c) _______________________________________ .

Akash : Yes, but not now. Perhaps in May. I have and (d) __________________ .

_______________________________________________________________ .

Prakash : All the best then!

Answers

2. (a) I went there to buy (b) When is he going

(c) you are also going there (d) opportunity to see its historical buildings

 

3 Below you see a conversation between Minu and her mother. Complete the dialogue.

Mother : Minu, why are you so late from school today?

Minu : I visited my friend today.

Mother : Your friend Keerthi telephoned.

Minu : Did you (a) __________________________ ?

Mother : She wanted to know (b) _____________ .

Minu : I had told her that (c) _____________ .

Mother : Why don’t you (d) _____________ ?

Minu : Yes, I will.

 

Answers

3. (a) meet her ? What did she want to know? (b) about your studies

(c) you were doing well in these (d) visit her this week

 

4 Randhir and his friends pulled up in front of a restaurant. When they came out, they

saw a policeman placing a ticket on the windscreen of their car. Complete the following

conversation in a suitable way.

Policeman : You parked in the ‘No parking zone’.

Randhir : We (a) _____________ .

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Policeman : That is (b) _____________ .

Randhir : Repainted!

Then (c) _____________ .

Policeman : I am excusing you day.

 

Answers

4. (a) are just moving out in five minutes (b) newly painted line

(c) I am driving out

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5 Rohini and Natasha are meeting after a long time. They discuss what they have been

doing since they parted. Complete the dialogue below in any suitable way. The

first one has been done as ah. example.

Rohini : Where have you been all these years?

Natasha : I’m a journalist with “The Times’ and I was posted at Delhi. Now I’ve

been posted here.

Rohini : That sounds interesting.

Since when have you been in this profession?

Natasha : It’s been five years since I took up this profession, (a) _____________ ?

Rohini : Well, I’m working as a lecturer in a college.

Natasha : That’s great! Have you got married?

Rohini : (b) _____________ .

Natasha : Oh really? How old is she?

Rohini : She is three year old. (c) _____________?

Natasha : Not yet, In fact I’m in no hurry to get married. What does your husband

do?

Rohini : Madhav, that is my husband, (d) _____________ .

Natasha : That sounds perfect.

 

Answers

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5. (a) In what capacity are you working ? (b) Yes. I have a daughter,

(c) Have you got married (d) He is a software engineer

 

 

6 Mohit and Ketan are meeting after a long time. Complete the dialogue below in any

suitable way. The first one has been done as an example.

Mohit : Nice to see you in the city again. How come you are here?

Ketan : I’ve been posted here.

Mohit : Are you still with the Tata group?

Ketan : Yes, in fact (a) _____________?

Mohit : That’s great! Congratulations. Your promotion calls for a party.

Ketan : Indeed it does. (b) _____________?

Mohit : We would love to but we have to go for a wedding tonight.

Ketan : How about Saturday evening?

Mohit : (c) _____________ .

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Mohit : By the way, where do you live?

Ketan : (d) _____________ .

You must bring your family too.

Mohit : Thank you, we’ll be there by 7.30 pm.

 

Answers

6. (a) I have been promoted now (b) Let’s have it now

(c) That would be fine (d) In the same place where you came last

 (d) Who’s with you

 

 

7 Ram and Shyam are discussing their plans for the weekend. Complete the dialogue

below in a suitable way. Write the correct answers in your answer sheet against

the correct blank number. The first one has been done as an example.

Ram : What are you doing this weekend. Shyam?

Shyam : I don’t have any special plan.

Ram : How do you like the idea (a) _______________________________ picnic?

Shyam : That’s wonderful; but have (b) ______________________________ some

other friends as well?

Ram : Yes. I have already talked to David and Karim and both are willing.

Shyam : I think we (c) _________________________________________________ to

make it more interesting.

Ram : But I am not able to think of any more names. (d) ___________________

____________________________ some names?

Shyam : I think you may include your cousin Mohan, Seema, Rita and Sonam

also.

Answers

7. (a) of going on a (b) you spoken to

(c) should have more friends (d) Will you suggest

 

 

 

8 Rajni and Vikram are discussing their plan for the evening. Complete the dialogue

below in a suitable way. Write the correct answers in your answer sheet against

the correct blank number. The first one has been done as an example.

Vikram : What is your plan for the evening ?

Rajni : I haven’t planned anything for the evening yet. (a) _______________?

Vikram : Yes, I wanted you to accompany me to the Book Fair at Pragati Maidan.

Rajni : That’s fine. I (b) _______________ .

Vikram : In that case, could you come to my house at 3 pm?

Rajni : Of course (c) _______________ . But why not fix a time to meet at the

Fair itself?

Vikram : (d) ___________________ . Let’s meet at gate no. 3 at 4 pm.

 

Answers

8. (a) Will you accompany me to the Book Fair

(b) too will like to join you

(c) I’ll

(d) That would be fine

 

9 Ms. Mansi is being interviewed by Mr. Basu for the job of a governess for his nine-year

old daughter. Complete the dialogue below in any suitable way. Write your

answers in your answer sheet against the correct blank number. The first one

has been done as an example.

Basu : Miss Mansi, what are you doing at present?

Mansi : Presently, I am in Mumbai for my post graduate diploma in home

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science. I did my B.Sc. from Nagpur.

Basu : (a) _____________?

Mansi : I have no acquaintance in this city. But I can give you the reference

letter of my institute’s principal.

Basu : (b) _____________?

Mansi : I am staying in a working women’s hostel at Versova.

Basu : (c) _____________?

Mansi : I have basic knowledge of Indian Classical Music and Dance in which

I was initiated at the age of six.

Basu : So, you’ve not met my daughter Prerna, (d) _____________?

Mansi : Yes, I have. She is a wonderful child. She is quite smart and intelligent.

Basu : You are appointed right now.

Mansi : Thank you, sir.

 

Answers

9. (a) Do you have any acquaintance in this city

(b) Where have you been staying

(c) Do you have any knowledge about dances

(d) Have you

 

10 Given below is a conversation between David and his friend Meenu. Complete the

dialogue in any suitable way. Write the correct answer in your answer sheet

against the correct blank number. Do not copy the whole sentence.

David : Hello. Is this 26897367?

Meenu : Yes. (a) __________________________?

David : Could I speak to Meenu? I am her friend David.

Meenu : David! It’s Meenu. (b) ______________________________?

David : I’m calling from Indira Gandhi International Airport. I’m here for a

visit.

Meenu : That’s great. (c) ______________________________?

David : I wanted to give you a surprise.

Meenu : When did you arrive? (d) ______________________________?.

David : I just got here and I’m alone.

 

Answers

10. (a) May I know who do you want to speak to

(b) Where’re you calling from

(c) Why didn’t you inform me earlier about this visit

(d) Who’s with you

 

 

 

 

EXERCISE FOR PRACTICE

1 Complete the dialogue given below :

Mother : Son, you (a) _________ morning. Take rest for an hour or so as you may

be tired.

Son : Ok, mama. (b) I _________ as you think. But (c) _________ so, I shall

take same rest.

Mother : After (d) _________ you’ll feel fresh and shall study well.

Son : Right, mama. Thank you.

 

2 Complete the dialogue given below :

Rakesh : Today is the 20th December but there (a) _________ as it used to be in

the past.

Suresh : Yes, it is (b) _________ . You know, we have been exploiting natural

resources the maximum. The nature (c) _________ as we don’t give it

the time for rest.

Rakesh : I presume we are (d) _________ that will spell doom for humanity.

Suresh : I shudder to think of it.

 

3 Complete the dialogue below :

Mona : Hai Alisa! How are you? (a) _________ here in Mumbai?

Alisa : You’re right. (b) _________ to see you here. Tell me about you as we

have met after a pretty long time.

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Mona : Well, (c) _________ I was married 3 years ago with Arun who is an

Accountant in the Bank of India.

Alisa : (d) _________ a child has 3 years is a long period? It’ll be a great pleasure

to see the child.

Mona : Yes, sure, I have a little baby and she is at home with her grandmother.

Alisa : That’s fine. Let’s sit and talk more.

 

4 Complete the dialogue below :

Stranger : Excuse me, I have been waiting for a bus here for about 40 minutes.

(a) ______ come for long ?

You : It shouldn’t be so as there is no reason except that of jams. As you know

(b) ______ frequent due to many obvious reasons.

Stranger : Oh! I see that I never thought of it. (c) ______ bylane through which I can

cross to another road?

You : Yes, that’ll be good. You (d) ______ a little distance through that bylane

and after ten-minutes walking, you shall get on another road.

Stranger : Thank you very much.

 

5 Complete the dialogue given below :

Kamlesh : Raman, (a) ______ reach Delhi? I was thinking of going with you.

Raman : It will take about two hours. But (b) ______ it will take more than two

hours.

Kamlesh : (c) ______ visit in Delhi, I mean where are you to go?

Raman : First, I shall go to Janakpuri, from there I want to visit Prithviraj Road

and then back to Janakpuri.

Kamlesh : It all depends upon time. However, I want to be back as quickly as possible.

 

6 Complete the dialogue given below :

Radha : What a lovely day today is! The nature (a) ______ due to the recent rains.

These have washed off the dust from the trees.

Seema : Yes, you’re right. (b) ______ distance as the weather is neither cold nor

hot. You know, nature (c) ______ replenish itself but it takes time.

Radha : Yes, it is. But (d) ______ greatly, it shall need more time to repair itself.

And in that instance it takes ages and ages.

Seema : Yes, it is so.

 

7 Complete the dialogue given below :

Mother : Son, (a) ______ as it is very dirty? I think someone has thrown dirt on

you.

Son : Yes, mother. As I was cycling back home a speeding car (b) ______ when I

came near a hole full of water.

Mother : Oh! God. You are really safe. I fail to understand (c) ______ their cars

carefully? I think they enjoy seeing others in difficulties.

Son : I think it is so. The girls cycling ahead of me (d) ______ muddy as the car

driver deliberately drove his car near them spilling sewerage water from

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the road.

Mother : Something should be done.

 

8 Complete the dialogue given below :

Kamla : Hello! Seema. The International Trade Fair is on in Pragati Maidan.

(a) ______ as well all friends are going to it tomorrow?

Seema : Sure. But tell me the time (b) ______ it? You know, I am very tight about

it.

Kamla : Tomorrow it is Sunday and I think (c) ______ . We can visit it leisurely.

Seema : All right. (d) ______ and how ? I think you’ll return after three hours.

Kamla : Yes, we think so. We hope to return. We all are friends.

 

ANSWERS OF EXERCISE FOR PRACTICE

1 (a) 3. have been working since (b) 1. am not tired

(c) 1. since you say (d) 4. taking rest for some time.

2 (a) 2. isn’t much chill (b) 3. all due to global warming

(c) 4. can’t replenish them (d) 1. heading for man-made disasters.

3 (a) 2. What a nice meeting (b) 2. I’m also amazed

(c) 3. to tell you the truth (d) 4. Have you been blessed with.

4 (a) 4. Why hasn’t any bus (b) 2. jams have become very

(c) 4. Is there any (d) 1. shall have to walk.

5 (a) 4. Why hasn’t any bus (b) 2. jams have become very

(c) 4. Is there any (d) 1. shall have to walk.

6 (a) seems like a bride (b) Let’s walk a little distance

(c) has the ability to (d) it stands injured

7 (a) what’s happened to your shirt (b) ran off near me

(c) why drivers don’t drive (d) were cycling right and their dresses got

8 (a) Do you want to give us company (b) when you want to go to

(c) you may be free (d) who’re the friends going