Dialogue Writing

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 : Hereyou are.
Assistant : __________________ (Expressing gratitude)
Answer:
Chandru : Excuse me, do you work here? (Starting conversation with stranger)
Assistant : Yes, ¡ do. How may 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 do they cost? (Asking for price)
Assistant : It’s 300 rupees.
Chandru : Here you are.
Assistant : Thank you Sir. (Expressing gratitude)

2. (In a Library)

Librarian : Hi,? (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 : _________________ 1 will go there. (Expressing gratitude)
Answer:
Librarian: Hi, how 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 : ___________________ 1 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 : 1 prefer dosa. Shall I order masala dosa or set dosa? (Offering choices)
John : 1 don’t like masa la 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 T 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 doyou find difficult? (Enquiring about difficulty)
Rama : ¡ don’t understand this equation. Would you mind explaining it to me?
Susan : ¡ 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 : HiShankar.
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 apartment. (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)
Prabhu : My patient ID is VIMS1774, madam.
Clerk : Es 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 Prabbu speaking from Koppal. (Introducing)
Clerk : How may 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 guite relevant. (Disagreeing)
Mala : Anyway, your achievement Is unmatched.
Mary : Thank you. I have to leave now. See you soon. (Leave taking)