Dialogue writing

 II PUC Annual Exam 2022 – English

Question 39. Complete the following dialogue.

1. (At a store)

Chandru :______________. Do you work here? (Starting conversation with stranger)

Assistant : Yes, I do ? _____________(Offering help)

Chandru : Do you have children’s sweaters?

Assistant : Yes, they are over there by the wall.

Chandru : __________________ (Asking for price)

Assistant : It’s 300 rupees.

Chandru : Here you are.

Assistant : __________________ (Expressing gratitude)

Answer:

Chandru : Excuse me, Do you work here? (Starting conversation with stranger)

Assistant : Yes, I do. How can I help you? (Offering help)

Chandru : Do you have children’s sweaters?

Assistant : Yes, they are over there by the wall.

Chandn.z : How much is this blue sweater? (Asking for price)

Assistant : It’s 300 rupees.

Chandru : Here you are.

Assistant : Thank you Sir. (Expressing gratitude)

2. (In a Library)

Librarian : Hello. ___________(Offering help)

Student : I am looking for a book, but I could not find it.

Librarian: ______________ (Asking for book name)

Student : God of Small Things. .

Librarian: Do you remember the author?

Student : __________________ (Giving author name – Arundhati Roy)

Librarian: The book is on the second floor in Indian literature section.

Student : _________________ I will go there. (Expressing gratitude)

Answer:

Librarian: Hello, May I help you? (Offering help)

Student : I am looking for a book, but I could not find it.

Librarian: What is the name of the book? (Asking for book name)

Student : God of Small Things.

Librarian: Do you remember the author?

Student : Yes. It’s Arundhati Roy. (Giving author name — Arundhati Roy)

Librarian : The book is on the second floor in Indian literature section.

Student : Thank you. I will go there. (Expressing gratitude)

3. (Two friends at a hotel)

Ravi : John, _____________ for breakfast? (Enquiring)

John : What___________ ? (AskIng for preference)

Ravi : I prefer dosa. Shall ____________? (Offering choices) 

John : I don’t like masala dosa. I would prefer set dosa.

Ravi : ___________________ I will order set dosa. (Accepting)

Answer:

Ravi : John, what is there for breakfast? (Enquiring)

John : What would you like to have? (Asking for preference)

Ravi : I prefer dosa. Shall I order masala dosa or set dosa? (Offering choices)

John : I don’t like masala dosa. I would prefer set dosa.

Ravi : 0k then I will order set dosa. (Accepting)

4. (Two strangers on the road)

Salim : _______________ Is there a medical store nearby? (Starting conversation)

Sharat : Yes, there is one right across the street.

Salim : How _______________ (Asking for distance)

Sharat : ______________________ (Giving information)

Salim : ___________________ (Expressing gratitude)

Answer:

Salim : Excuse me. Is there a medical store nearby? (Starting conversation)

Sharat : Yes, there ¡s one right across the street.

Salim : How far is it from here? (Asking for distance)

Sharat : You just have to walk for two minutes. (Giving information)

Salim : Thank you for your help! (Expressing gratitude)

5. (Two friends at college)

Mohan : Hi Ramesh. Good morning.

Ramesh : ______________________ (Responding to greeting)

Mohan : ______________ your cell phone for a moment? (Requesting)

Ramesh : Sure, no problem. ______(Offering)

Mohan : It will only be a minute or two.

Ramesh : Take your time. No rush.

Mohan : _____________ (Expressing gratitude)

Answer:

Mohan : Hi Ramesh. Good morning.

Ramesh : Good morning Mohan. (Responding to greeting)

Mohan : Can I borrow your cell phone for a moment? (Requesting)

Ramesh : Sure, no problem. You can use it. (Offering)

Mohan : It will only be a minute or two.

Ramesh : Take your time. No rush.

Mohan : Thank you. (Expressing gratitude)

6. (Two friends discussing homework)

Rama : Hey, ________________ with the homework? (Requesting)

Susan : I’d be glad to help out. _______________ (Enquiring about difficulty)

Rama : I don’t understand this equation. Would you mind explaining it to me?

Susan : __________________ Don’t worry (Assuring help)

Rama : ____________________________ (Expressing gratitude)

Answer:

Rama : Hey, can you help me with the homework? (Requesting)

Susan : I’d be glad to help out. Which part do you find difficult? (Enquiring about difficulty)

Rama : I don’t understand this equation. Would you mind explaining it to me?

Susan : I will definitely help you. Don’t worry. (Assuring help)

Rama : Thanks a lot! (Expressing gratitude)

7. (Two friends talking about an unpleasant event) 

Vinay : Hi, Shankar.

Shankar : _____________________ (Responding to greeting)

Vinay : Shankar, our friend Mahesh met with an accident this morning.

Shankar : _______________ Where did it happen? (Expressing sympathy)

Vinay : __________________ (Giving information)

Shankar : Shall we go and see him this evening?

Vinay : ________________ (Accepting)

Answer:

Vinay : HI Shankar.

Shankar : Hi Vinay. (Responding to greeting)

Vinay : Shankar, our friend Mahesh met with an accident this morning.

Shankar : Oh! That is sad. Where did it happen? (Expressing sympathy)

Vinay : It happened near our shop. (Giving information)

Shankar : Shall we go and see him this evening?

Vinay : Yes. Let’s go this evening. (Accepting)

8. (A telephone call)

Prabhu : Good morning madam. Is this VIMS hospital?

Clerk : Good morning. This is VIMS. Who’s calling?

Prabhu : _______________ from Koppal. (Introducing)

Clerk : _______________ (Offering help)

Prabhu : I have an appointment with Dr. Narayan on 27th of this month Would ________? (Requesting another appointment)

Clerk : Just a minute. I will check. _____________ (Enquiring)

Praha : My patient ID is VIMS1774, Madam.

Clerk : Is 29th of this month OK?

Prabhu : It’s OK, madam. Thank you.

Answer:

Prabhu : Good morning Madam. Is this V1MS hospital?

CLerk : Good morning. This is VIMS. Who’s calling?

Prabhu : I am Prabhu speaking from Koppal. (Introducing)

Clerk : How can I help you? (Offering help)

Prabhu : I have an appointment with Dr. Narayan on 27th of this month. Would you please reschedule my appointment for another day? (Requesting another appointment)

Clerk : Just a minute. I will check Can you please give your patient ID? (Enquiring)

Prabhu : My patient ID is V1MS1774, madam.

Clerk : Is 29th of this month OK?

Prabhu : It’s OK. madam. Thank you.

9. (Between a son and mother)

Mother : What about your day at college, son?

Son : It was great, mom. I have been selected captain of the college Hockey team.

Mother : _________________ (Congratulating)

Son : ____________________ (Expressing gratitude)

Mother : By the way, did you pay the electricity bill on your way home?

Son : ____________________ (ApologIzing)

Mother : It’s OK. Don’t forget to pay it tomorrow.

Son : ________________ (Accepting)

Answer:

Mother : What about your day at college, son?

Son : It was great, mom. I have been selected captain of the college Hockey team.

Mother : Oh wow. That is great. Congratulations! (Congratulating)

Son : Thanks mom. (Expressing gratitude)

Mother : By the way, did you pay the electricity bill on your way home?

Son : Oh sorry. I forgot about It. (Apologizing)

Mother : It’s OK. Don’t forget to pay it tomorrow.

Son : 0k mom. (Accepting)

10. (Two friends)

Mala : ______________________ (Greeting)

Mary : I’m fine. What about you?

Mala : Fine. I learnt that you have got a special scholarship. (Congratulating)

Mary : Yes, Mala, thank you. It’s given taking into consideration my contribution to theatrical activities.

Mala : Don’t you feel that theatre has lost its relevance?

Mary : _____________________ (Disagreeing)

Mala : Anyway, your achievement is unmatched.

Mary : Thank you. _______(Leave taking)

Answer:

Mala : Hi Mary. How are you? (Greeting)

Mary : I’m fine. What about you?

Mala : Fine. I learnt that you have got a special scholarship. Congratulations! (Congratulating)

Mary : Yes, Mala, thank you. It’s given taking into consideration my contribution to theatrical activities.

Mala : Don’t you feel that theatre has lost its relevance?

Mary : No, not at all. I think it is still quite relevant. (Disagreeing)

Mala : Anyway, your achievement Is unmatched.

Mary : Thank you. I have to leave now. See you soon. (Leave taking)