20. Questions on Dialogue Writing [1×4=4M]
Exercise
1. Dialogue between two friends who met at a shop. (Rd pg-211)
| Padmini | : Hi Tripura! |
| Tripura | : Hi Paddu! How are you? Long time, no see. |
| Padmini | : Well, rather busy with exams. And what’s the news at your end? |
| Tripura | : Nothing much. The same boring routine. |
| Padmini | : Ok, then. I’ll get going. Bye. |
| Tripura | : See you soon. Bye. |
2. Dialogue between a manager and a clerk. (Rd pg-212)
| Accountant | : Good Morning, sir. |
| Manager | : Good morning. I see that you late to work again. |
| Accountant | : Sir, I am sorry but I had some urgent work at home. |
| Manager | : I’m getting tired of your excuses. |
| Accountant | : Sir, please excuse me. I will be on time tomorrow. |
| Manager | : This is the last warning. You can go to your desk now. |
| Accountant | : Thank you, sir. |
3. Dialogue between two newcomers to the college. (Rd pg-213)
| Suresh | : Hello, I think you are a new comer to this college. |
| Praveen | : Yes, you are right. I am Praveen. |
| Suresh | : Oh, I am Suresh. I am also a new comer. |
| Praveen | : Nice to meet you. How are you? |
| Suresh | : I am fine and you? |
| Praveen | : I’m fine; may I know why you have chosen this college? |
| Suresh | : This College is supposed to be the best college in our town. |
| Praveen | : You are right, Suresh. The academic system of this college is quite up to date, I hope. Can we go the class now? |
| Suresh | : Sure, Let’s go there. |
| Praveen | : Here we are. |
4. Dialogue between a teacher and a student (Rd pg-214)
| Student | Sir, good morning |
| Teacher | Good morning, why were you absent yesterday? |
| Student | Sir, my brother was suffering from a fever. I went to see him. |
| Teacher | How is he now? What did doctor say? |
| Student | He has to take rest. |
| Teacher | When your brother comes back, I want to talk to him. |
| Student | Sure, Thank you Sir |
5. Dialogue between father and son. (Rd pg-214)
| Father | : You have appeared for the Class XII exams. What are your plans for the future? |
| Son | : I haven’t decided so far, dad. |
| Father | : Don’t you feel ashamed of yourself. You should have decided your life goal in life. |
| Son | : I would like to join UG course in any one of the reputed colleges in India. |
| Father | : What’s your life time goal? |
| Son | : I want to become an actor. |
| Father | : Are you sure you want to take it as your profession? |
| Son | : Yes, dad. |
| Father | : Ok, be serious and decide a suitable career for yourself. |
6. Dialogue between a bookseller and customer (Rd pg-214)
| Bookseller | : Good morning. How can I help you? |
| Customer | : Good morning, I want to buy a few books. |
| Bookseller | : There are different kinds of books here. What kind of books do you want? |
| Customer | : I want William Shakespeare’s Hamlet and R.K. Narayan’s The Guide. |
| Bookseller | : We have R.K. Narayan’s The Guide. Sorry to say that Shakespeare books are out of stock, sir. |
| Customer | : When do you get the books? |
| Bookseller | : Sir, next Monday. |
| Customer | : Ok, thank you. |
| Bookseller | : Do you want any other books? |
| Customer | : No, thanks. How much do I have to pay for this? |
| Bookseller | : 150 rupees, sir. We have given to 10% discount. |
| Customer | : Thanks. Here is your payment. |
| Bookseller | : Thanks for coming. |
7. Dialogue between a passenger and a booking clerk (Rd pg-215)
| Clerk | : Good morning! How can I help you? |
| Passenger | : I want to reserve four berths to Chennai on KCG Express. |
| Clerk | : Have you filled the reservation form? |
| Passenger | : Sir, here it is! |
| Clerk | : Since it is festival season, there is no seat available o 14th and 15th January. |
| Passenger | : Oh, is that so! Is there any seat available on Chennai Express? |
| Clerk | : Yes. There are four seats available. |
| Passenger | : Thank you sir. Please get me those four tickets. |
| Clerk | : Welcome. |
8. Complete the following dialogue between a girl and her mother. (Rd pg-215)
| Mother | : I want to teach you how to cook ladies finger curry today. |
| Daughter | : No, mom. I have some work today. I am planning to go out. |
| Mother | : (a) You said the same last week also. |
| Daughter | : Yes, mom. I was busy last week. |
| Mother | : (b) But , when will you learn cooking atleast few items? |
| Daughter | : Is it compulsory to learn cooking? |
| Mother | : (c) Absolutely. We need food and we cannot always depends on others |
| Daughter | : Ok, mom. I go out and come back within an hour. Then I would learn. |
| Mother | : (d) That’s nice! That’s the spirit! |
| Daughter | : Thank you mom. |
Exercise
1. Write a dialogue between two friends on the choice of career.
| Rahul | : Hello Raj, How are you? |
| Raj | : I’m fine, thank you. And how about you? |
| Rahul | : I’m also fine, Raj we are in intermediate class. So we must choose our career now. |
| Raj | : You are quite right, success in life depends on the right choice of career. |
| Rahul | : We must choose our career properly. May I know your choice of career? |
| Raj | : Yes, of course, I have decided to become a doctor and serve our country. |
| Rahul | : That’s very good. |
| Raj | : Actually, I am from village and I have seen poor people not getting enough treatment and they are dying without medicine and proper treatment. I want to serve people like them. |
| Rahul | : I hope you will become a doctor and serve the people. |
| Raj | : Yeah, thanks for your words. So do have any aim or career choice? |
| Rahul | : Yeah. I want to become a banker. As you know I am studying commerce and accounting is my favourite subject. |
| Raj | : This is a very good and popular profession right now. Good bankers and financial experts are important to keep growing of the economy of a country. |
| Rahul | : Yes, that’s true. |
| Raj | : Actually I am inspired with my Dad who is a Banker. I know being a banker is not easy at all and one needs to work really hard even after being a banker. |
| Rahul | : That’s very nice, following dad’s foot step anyways that was a very good conversation with you Raj, Bye. |
| Raj | : See you soon, bye. |
2. Prepare a Dialogue between yourself and your father discussing the secret of success in business.
| Myself | : Dad, could you tell me, what makes one successful in business? |
| Father | : Well, it’s fine that you have asked. Actually there are many qualities. Initiative is one of them. |
| Myself | : What is initiative? |
| Father | : Initiative is the ability to use your Judgement to make decisions. Of course, you also need capital investment. |
| Myself | : Oh! that means I must have money to put into the business. |
| Father | : That’s right. You must have a good business sense of market needs, dealing with the customer and remember that the customer is the King. |
| Myself | : How will I know, which business to invest in? |
| Father | : For this you will have to study the prevailing market trends. You may also consider your personal preference such as textiles or the food industry or auto spare parts. |
| Myself | : Sure Dad! I will work on it and make a good plan. |
| Father | : You will need a full proof plan that will, even after many obstacles, still work and keep you on the ground. |
| Myself | : Then how do I come upon great plan that will ensure me success? |
| Father | : Success comes only after struggle. But, mind you, failures are the building forces of an individual. So, even if you fail, never give up. |
| Myself | : Well, that was an inspiring insight. If you don’t mind can I ask for your help and advice, whenever I may need it? |
| Father | : Absolutely, It gives me joy to be of any help to you whenever and however I can. |
| Myself | : Thanks Dad. |
| Father | : Anytime! |
3. Imagine you got the first rank in the intermediate first year. Your close friend came to congratulate you. How do you share your experience with him? Write a dialogue between you and your friend.
| Myself | : Hi! Kiran, how are you? |
| Kiran | : Hello! I am fine. By the way congratulations! How have you achieved such a brilliant result? |
| Myself | : Thank you. Actually it was possible with hard study and Perseverance. |
| Kiran | : Actually, we all tried very well, but it was you, who got excellent results. Can you please share your perseverance? |
| Myself | : Sure! Why not, study hard with determination |
| Kiran | : Even we were determined. |
| Myself | : I mean work to achieve a target and it is a brilliant result |
| Kiran | : Would that be enough to get brilliant result? |
| Myself | : Not exactly hard work. Just smart work. |
| Kiran | : What do you mean? |
| Myself | : Yes, I used to attend classes with prior preparation on the topic being discussed. This ensured my concentration. And I made note of the topics discussed at the end of the day. |
| Kiran | : Is self preparation enough? |
| Myself | : No, You have to take the help of teachers, elders for a proper guidance and tips from our Seniors who achieved this target already. |
| Kiran | : Oh! We never spoke to Seniors. |
| Myself | : Actually the Seniors will help you a lot by sharing their notes and previous question papers. |
| Kiran | : Yeah, that’s true. |
| Myself | : Even my parents supported me a lot, especially my mother who is behind my brilliant result. |
| Kiran | : Yes, parents’ blessings and cooperation along with teachers and seniors are musts. |
| Myself | : Anyways, All the best for the future. |
| Kiran | : Thank you for sharing your experiences. |
| Myself | : Anytime! Bye Kiran. |
| Kiran | : Bye. And all the best to you too! |
4. You are working in ABCD Company. Ask your company employer to enhance your salary from the next month. Write a dialogue between you and your employer.
| Rahul | : Good Morning, Sir! May I come in? |
| Boss | : Yes Rahul, Please come in. |
| Rahul | : Actually, I wanted to speak to you about something, So do let me know when you are free! |
| Boss | : Please have a seat and do tell me! |
| Rahul | : Sir, a humble request. It’s been two years since I had my last increment. |
| Boss | : Yes, you’re right. Due to Corona, our company is in tough times |
| Rahul | : The thing is that I have been working for the past 5 years and I believe I have been doing pretty good, so I’m expecting my salary to be raised. |
| Boss | : I see! Well, I have found out that your work is up to the mark and that’s commendable. I will forward your words to the Management. |
| Rahul | : Sir, Due to the increase in prices of all the essentials. It has become really difficult to live without a hike. |
| Boss | : Yes, you are right. |
| Rahul | : Please you need to hike my salary from next month, Sir. |
| Boss | : You’re a very committed employee I will try my best. |
| Rahul | : Thank You, Sir. |
| Boss | : You are welcome. |
5. Build a dialogue between a salesman and a customer who has sold defective apparel.
| Salesman | : Good evening Sir! How may I help you? |
| Customer | : Good evening! This is the Shirt I bought from your shop yesterday |
| Salesman | : Sir, can I see the bill? |
| Customer | : Here it is! |
| Salesman | : Okay sir, what is the problem? |
| Customer | : Buttons and sleeves are not properly stitched. |
| Salesman | : I’m very sorry, Sir. Let me have a look. |
| Customer | : Sure, here it is! |
| Salesman | : Yes true, the stitches are coming out. |
| Customer | : It caused me a lot of inconvenience and waste of time. |
| Salesman | : Sorry sir, I don’t know how this defective piece has reached. |
| Customer | : Well now, I’ll select some other T-shirts in replacement of defective one. Will you show me some branded T-shirts? |
| Salesman | : Sure sir! This way… |
| Customer | : Can you please take out these T-shirts? I want T-shirts with full sleeves. |
| Salesman | : Okay sir, here it is! 32’’T-shirt. |
| Customer | : I like the plain, light colours in white and blue. |
| Salesman | : Here it is! |
| Customer | : Okay, where can I try them? |
| Salesman | : Right side of the stair case is the trial room. |
| Customer | : Okay thank you |
| Salesman | : Sir, are you buying all the three shirts? |
| Customer | : I’ll buy two T-shirts of white and blue colours. |
| Salesman | : Okay sir, we can now proceed for billing. |
6. As a student, you would like to open an account in the nearby State Bank of India. Write a conversation between you and an SBI bank manager about opening a savings bank account.
| Rahul | : Good morning, Sir! |
| Manager | : Good morning, how can I help? |
| Rahul | : I am a student of intermediate, I need to open an account in your bank. |
| Manager | : Sure, which type of account do you want to open? |
| Rahul | : Savings account, Sir. |
| Manager | : Well, here is an application form for the savings account. Please kindly fill it out. |
| Rahul | : Is that all, Sir? |
| Manager | : No, you need to enclose your documents. |
| Rahul | : Which documents, Sir? |
| Manager | : Your college Bonafide, Aadhaar card, and two passport-size photographs |
| Rahul | : Anything else, sir? |
| Manager | : Fill the form, enclose the documents and submit to the assistant manager. |
| Rahul | : Sir, I want the passbook and ATM card today. |
| Manager | : You submit the documents and wait for half an hour. After processing, we shall give you passbook. |
| Rahul | : Sir, ATM card? |
| Manager | : After 15 days you will get an ATM card. |
| Rahul | : Oh! Okay, Sir Thank You. |