CBSE Class 10 English Dialogue Writing Worksheet

Dialogue writing class 10 English

A. Fill in any four of the following blanks choosing the most appropriate options from the ones given below.
Write the answer in your answer sheet against the correct numbers :

1. Given below is a conversation between two friends who meet after a long time and discuss what they’ve been doing since they parted.
Urvi : Hi Suhas! What have you been doing?
Suhas : I’m working in Model Bank as an analyst and
(a) ______________
Urvi : That sounds interesting. For how long have you
been in this profession?
Suhas : I have been working for over three years.
(b) ______________
Urvi : Well, I’m working as a Sports Journalist in SNews.
Suhas
(c) ______________. Are you still staying in Chand Nagar?
Urbi : No, I stay in MG Marg. Its
(d) _______________
Suhas : I’m now staying in Grant Road. It’s been nice to see you after such a long time.
Urvi : (e) ______________

Options :
(a) (i) I was posted here. (ii) I have shifted here. (iii) I belong here.
(b) (i) How are you? (ii) What about you? (iii) What about your parents?
(c) (i) That's good news! (ii) You must have been hurt. (iii) That’s not bad.
(d) (i) close to my home. (ii) far from my parents (iii) close to my office.
(e) (i) I’m disappointed (ii) You are absolutely right (iii) What a disgrace!

Answers :
(a) (i) I was posted here.
(b) (ii) What about you?
(c) (i) That's good news!
(d) (iii) close to my office.
(e) (ii) You are absolutely right

2. Kartik and Vinit are discussing how they fared in their paper.
Kartik : Hi Vinit! How are you? (a) ________________
Vinit : I’m not doing that great as (b) _______________
Kartik : It indeed was tricky. I’m sure I have made some mistakes too.
Vinit : (c) ___________ I was confused about Section II.
Kartik : (d) ______________. But I found the conceptual questions hard.
Vinit : Never mind. (e) ____________________
Kartik : Yes, all the best for tomorrow!

Options :
(a) (i) How did your paper go? (ii) Did you do well? (iii) Are you going home?
(b) (i) the paper was so-so (ii) the paper was easy (iii) the paper was long and hard
(c) (i) Which part did you find hard? (ii) What was hard? (iii) Did you find anything easy?
(d) (i) I found that hard (ii) I found that easy (iii) It wasn’t that easy
(e) (i) I’m disappointed (ii) You’re the worst (iii) We did our best

Question. Father and Mohan are talking about his performance in the previous exams.
Father: Mohan, what do you have to say about your performance in Maths?
Mohan : (a) ______________. I thought that I would
score better.
Father : (b) ______________
Mohan : I did put in all my effort. (c) ______________
Father : Then there must be a problem in your
concepts.
Mohan : No, father. (d) ______________
Father : Then you should learn to calm yourself before you begin. A bit of breathing exercises and a lot of a practice will go a long way.
Mohan : Thanks Papa! (e) ______________

Options :
(a) (i) I’m happy with my score (ii) I am satisfied with my grades (iii) I'm sorry
(b) (i) Did you not practice harder? (ii) I don’t think that’s enough (iii) That’s a bad excuse
(c) (i) I also prayed to God (ii) I even solved additional papers (iii) I sat for long tuition classes
(d) (i) I get very nervous before the paper (ii) It wasn’t in my luck (iii) I wrote the wrong paper
(e) (i) That’s great advice (ii) I don’t think it will work (iii) I’ll use that technique going forward.

Answers :
(a) (iii) I'm sorry
(b) (i) Did you not practice harder?
(c) (ii) I even solved additional papers
(d) (i) I get very nervous before the paper
(e) (iii) I’ll use that technique going forward.

Question. Dialogue between two friends :
Parth : Hi Tanvi! Where are you going?
Tanvi : (a) _____________. My father is admitted there.
Parth : Oh! Is everything alright? (b) ________________
Tanvi : He is feeling better now. He slipped on the staircase and (c) ____________________.
Parth : What did the doctor say?
Tanvi : (d) ____________________. The plaster will be out in 14 days.
Parth : Well. (e) ____________________
 

Options :
(a) (i) I’m going to the temple (ii) I’m coming from the hospital (iii) I’m leaving home
(b) (i) Is he in bad shape? (ii) What happened? (iii) Is he better now?
(c) (i) hurt his head (ii) fractured his leg (iii) broke his hip
(d) (i) He has to rest (ii) He has to move about (iii) He has to undergo regular massages
(e) (i) I’m sure he will be splendid (ii) I hope that he stays safe (iii) I pray that he gets well soon.

Answers :
(a) (ii) I’m coming from the hospital
(b) (iii) Is he better now?
(c) (ii) fractured his leg
(d) (i) He has to rest
(e) (iii) I pray that he gets well soon.

Question. Reporting a dialogue on a given cue :
(a) Anne : May I borrow your eraser?
Mary : I have only one.
Anne : May I borrow it after you use it?
Mary : Yes, you can.

Cues :
(i) Anne asked Mary __________.
(ii) Mary told her that __________.
(iii) Anne further asked her __________.
(iv) Mary said that __________.

Answers :
(i) if she could borrow her eraser.
(ii) she had only one.
(iii) if she should borrow it after Mary had used it.
(iv) yes, she could.

(b) Arun : When do you leave home?
Raj : I leave home at 7:30 a.m.
Arun : Do you have breakfast before you leave?
Raj : Yes, I have a sandwich and a glass of milk every morning.

Cues :
(i) Arun asked Raj __________.
(ii) Raj told him __________.
(iii) Arun then asked __________.
(iv) Raj said that __________.

Answers :
(i) what time did he leave home.
(ii) that he left home at 7:30 a.m.
(iii) if he had breakfast before he left.
(iv) he has a sandwich and a glass of milk each morning. 

(c) Tanu : From where did you buy these bangles?
Malu : I brought it from Chand market.
Tanu : How much did you pay for it?
Malu : It was not very expensive as I paid R 15 for a pair.

Cues :
(i) Tanu asked Malu __________.
(ii) Malu said that __________.
(iii) Tanu asked her __________.
(iv) Malu said that __________.

Answers :
(i) from where did she buy those bangles.
(ii) she had brought it from Chand market.
(iii) the cost of the bangles.
(iv) it was not very expensive as she had paid R 15 for a pair.

(d) Lalu : Does your leg still hurt?
Sonu : It is sore but it does not hurt much.
Lalu : Will you be able to play cricket after the plaster is removed.
Sonu : Yes, I will play cricket and win the match.

Cues :
(i) Lalu asked Sonu __________.
(ii) Sonu said that __________.
(iii) Lalu then asked him __________.
(iv) Sonu replied that __________.

Answers :
(i) if his leg still hurt.
(ii) it was sore but it did not hurt much. 
(iii) if he would be able to play cricket once the plaster was removed.
(iv) he would be able to play cricket and win the match.

DIALOGUE WRITING

DIALOGUE WRITING/REPORTING DIALOGUE

A. DIALOGUE WRITING

Question. Given below is a conversation between Ravi and Asha. Here, Ravi wants Asha to give an important piece of information to her brother Raju. Fill in the missing links in the conversation.
Ravi : Hello, ................................. ?
Asha : Raju is not at home now. May I know ................. ?
Ravi : I am Ravi, Raju’s friend. May I know ..................... ?
Asha : I’m Asha, his sister.
Ravi : Hello, Asha! ............................................ ?
Asha : Raju has gone to his uncle’s.
Ravi : ........................................... return?
Asha : Can’t say when. Perhaps .............................. by 8 pm.
Ravi : OK. ............................................ ?
Asha : Sure. Please, tell me.
Ravi : Ask him to return my Grammar book tomorrow. Please ............................. .
Asha : No, I won’t forget. ....................................... else?
Ravi : No. Thank you. Bye.
Asha : ....................................... .
Answer:
Ravi : Hello, can I speak to Raju ?
Asha : Raju is not at home now. May I know who is on the line ?
Ravi : I am Ravi, Raju’s friend. May I know who is speaking ?
Asha : I’m Asha, his sister.
Ravi : Hello, Asha! Where has Raju gone ?
Asha : Raju has gone to his uncle’s.
Ravi : When will he return?
Asha : Can’t say when. Perhaps he will return by 8 pm.
Ravi : OK. Could you give him a message ?
Asha : Sure. Please, tell me.
Ravi : Ask him to return my Grammar book tomorrow. Please, don’t forget.
Asha : No, I won’t forget Anything else?
Ravi : No. Thank you. Bye.
Asha : Bye.

Question. Given below is a conversation between the bank manager and a customer. Complete the dialogue by filling in the missing links.
Bank Manager : Hello! What ............................. ?
Customer : Good morning. I want to open an account.
Bank Manager : No problem. But do you .......................................... ?
Customer : Yes, I do have my Aadhar Card.
Bank Manager : That’s good. Here ...................... . Please, fill in the details. Do you have a0........................ ?
Customer : Yes, I’ve a witness with me.
Bank Manager : ................................................................ ?
Customer : Savings Account, Sir.
Bank Manager : That’s fine. You can open your account with five thousand rupees.
........................ ?
Customer : No problem. Thank you.
Bank Manager : Welcome. Bye.
Customer : ...........................................
Answer:
Bank Manager : Hello! What can I do for you ?
Customer : Good morning. I want to open an account.
Bank Manager : No problem. But do you have your Aadhar Card ?
Customer : Yes, I do have my Aadhar Card.
Bank Manager : That’s good. Here is the application form. Please, fill in the details. Do you have a witness with you?
Customer : Yes, I’ve a witness with me.
Bank Manager : What kind of account do you want to open with us?
Customer : Savings Account, Sir.
Bank Manager : That’s fine. You can open your account with five thousand rupees.
Any more help?
Customer : No problem. Thank you.
Bank Manager : Welcome. Bye.
Customer : Bye! 

Read the conversations given below and complete the dialogues with appropriate words.

Question. Given below is a conversation between a shopkeeper and a customer. Complete the dialogue filling in the missing links.
Shopkeeper : Hello! ............................. ?
Customer : Hello! I need a fine pair of shoes.
Shopkeeper : No problem. What ..................................... ?
Customer : Pure leather shoes.
Shopkeeper : With or ............................................ ?
Customer : With laces. Show me ...................................... .
Shopkeeper : White leather shoes? Sorry, we have either ............................ .
Customer : OK. Then, show me the black ones.
Shopkeeper : Would you like .................................... ?
Customer : No, I don’t like the pointed toes. Give me with the flat toes.
Shopkeeper : Here they are. Five thousand and forty.
Customer : ........................................... ?
Shopkeeper : The price is with 50% discount.
Customer : Thanks. Bye.
Shopkeeper : ................................................... .
Answer:
Shopkeeper : Hello! What can I do for you?
Customer : Hello! I need a fine pair of shoes.
Shopkeeper : No problem. What kind of shoes do you want?
Customer : Pure leather shoes.
Shopkeeper : With or without laces?
Customer : With laces. Show me a pair of white leather shoes.
Shopkeeper : White leather shoes? Sorry, we have either black or brown.
Customer : OK. Then show me the black ones.
Shopkeeper : Would you like to have the pointed toes?
Customer : No, I don’t like the pointed toes. Give me with the flat toes.
Shopkeeper : Here they are. Five thousand and forty.
Customer : Any discount?
Shopkeeper : The price is with 50% discount.
Customer : Thanks. Bye.
Shopkeeper : Welcome. Bye.

Question. Here is a conversation between Father and Son on COVID-19, and its prevention. Complete the dialogue by filling in the correct links.
Son : I’m going out ............................. .
Father : Going out for playing? No, you can’t. I must say, you mustn’t.
Son : Why dad? Why ............................. ?
Father : Don’t you know ................................... ? It has terrorised the whole world.
Son : How? What is ............................. ?
Father : It is a very powerful and dangerous virus that spreads easily on a very large scale.
Son : Don’t we ............................. ?
Father : Only safety measures are:
Social distancing and self-isolation.
Son : What ............................. ?
Father : It means distancing yourself from the others. Self-isolation is another kind .....................
Son : What is the other ............................. .
Father : The other precaution is washing your hands with soap at least for 20 seconds.
Son : How ............................. myself?
Father : You can entertain yourself by playing chess or other indoor games with your sister at home.
Son : Dad, I’ll never ............................. .
I’ll stay ..................... and play with ........................ .
Father : That’s like a good son. That’s how we can win ............................... .
Son : We’ll definitely win over Corona soon.
Answer:
Son : I’m going out for playing.
Father : Going out for playing? No, you can’t. I must say, you mustn’t.
Son : Why dad? Why can’t I go out and play?
Father : Don’t you know anything about COVID-19? It has terrorised the whole world.
Son : How? What is COVID-19?
Father : It is a very powerful and dangerous virus that spreads easily on a very large scale.
Son : Don’t we have any safety measures to counter it?
Father : Only safety measures are: Social distancing and self-isolation.
Son : What is social-distancing?
Father : It means distancing yourself from the others. Self-isolation is another kind of social distancing.
Son : What is the other precaution?
Father : The other precaution is washing your hands with soap at least for 20 seconds.
Son : How will I entertain myself?
Father : You can entertain yourself by playing chess or other indoor games with your sister at home.
Son : Dad, I’ll stay at home and play with my sister.
Father : That’s like a good son. That’s how we can win over corona.
Son : We’ll definitely win over Corona soon.

Dialogue Writing

Dialogue writing is a very important part of English writing. Basically dialogue is a conversation between two or more people. In fiction, it is a verbal conversation between two or more conversation.
Sometimes it is a self-talking dialogue, they are known as a Monologue.

Example of dialogue writing

Question. Write a conversation or dialogue between Father and Son regarding the career of the son after passing his Sr. Secondary examination. The opening sentences have been given below. Complete the dialogue in your own words.
Father : Splendid performance in the Board. What options have you for higher studies?
Son : Thanks. With your blessings, I’ve got 98 percent.
Answer. Father : I know it is a splendid performance. I also know that engineering is your first choice. Isn’t it?
Son : I’m happy that you know my choice.
Father : Your first choice should be to crack the IIT test.
Son : That’s my dream. Your blessings are with me.
Father : God is great. He will reward your efforts.
Son : Let’s hope so. But I have an alternative plan too.
Father : What’s that son?
Son : I have applied for all the leading engineering colleges. Computer Science is my first choice.
Father : That’s quite sensible. It will fetch you a good job in any MNCs.
Son : That’s my dream, dad.
Father : God’ll make your dreams come true.
Son : With your blessing, I hope to accomplish it.

Question. Complete the dialogue between the SHO of police station and a resident whose pocket was picked while he was travelling by bus. The opening sentences have been given below. Write at least six responses.
Resident : Good morning! May I come in, sir?
SHO : Very good morning! How can we help you?
Answer. Resident : I’m a resident of Kirti Nagar, Delhi. My pocket was picked today in the morning.
SHO : That’s very sad. How did it happen?
Resident : I was travelling by DTC bus no 801 on my way to the office.
SHO : Then?
Resident : There was no seat. So I had to stand in the crowded bus.
SHO : Carry on. What happened then?
Resident : Then the conductor approached me for the ticket. I put my hand in the pocket to take
out my purse.
SHO : And then you found your purse missing.
Resident : Exactly sir. Someone picked my pocket.
SHO : How much cash did you have in the purse?
Resident : I’d seven hundred rupees.
SHO : Anything else?
Resident : I had my driving licence in it. That’s a bigger loss.
SHO : I can understand. Any identity marks?
Resident : It was a black leather purse with ‘R’ written on it.
SHO : We have registered the case, I hope we may recover it.
Resident : Thanks a lot, sir.
SHO : No worries.

Read the conversations given below and complete the dialogues with appropriate words.

Question. Write a conversation or dialogue between the receptionist and the customer regarding holding a conference in the hotel. The opening sentences have been given to help you.
Receptionist : Good morning, sir! How can I help you?
Customer : Very good morning. Do you have a conference Hall?
Receptionist : .....................................................................................
Customer : ..................................................................................... (Continue)
Answer.
Receptionist : We have two halls sir. What’s your requirement?
Customer : We have to hold a conference. Actually a seminar.
Receptionist : How many heads can we expect in the seminar?
Customer : About two hundred.
Receptionist : Then the smaller one, Hall No. 2 will suffice.
Customer : Does it have adequate furniture and ultramodern sound system?
Receptionist : It’s a five star hotel, sir. We have to maintain international standards and requirements.
Customer : That’s nice. What about charges? We’ll also serve refreshments, tea and cold drinks to the guests.
Receptionist : No worries, sir. Everything will be entirely to your satisfaction. One thousand per head sir.
Customer : Can’t we expect some discount?
Receptionist : Really sorry sir. The tariff is fixed.
Customer : No worry, then. Book us for 20th the April. From 10 in the morning till 3 pm.
Receptionist : Done! I hope you’ll have a nice time with us. Thank you, sir!
Customer : Thanks.

Question. Write a conversation or dialogue between a grocer and a customer. The opening lines have been given below for your help.
Grocer : Good morning. How can I help you?
Customer : Morning. Well, I need some provision for home.
Receptionist : .....................................................................................
Customer : ..................................................................................... (Continue)
Answer.
Grocer : My pleasure. Can you proceed one by one?
Customer : Sure. First of all give me a pack of 5 kg. atta (flour)
Grocer : Which brand? Will you go for ‘Ashirwad’?
Customer : That’s fine. Give me a 5 kg pack of Basmati rice.
Grocer : ‘Kohinoor’, ‘Dawat’ or ‘India Gate’?
Customer : I’ll go for ‘Dawat Basmati’.
Grocer : OK. What’s next?
Customer : Pulses. I want moong’, ‘masure’ and ‘chana’.
Grocer : One kg. each?
Customer : Exactly. Which brand of Mustard oil will be good for us?
Grocer : Depends on your taste. I hope ‘P’ brand will be fine for you. How much?
Customer : A tin of 1 kg. Give me half a dozen pieces of ‘Pears’ soap, one big tube of ‘Dantkanti’
and one of ‘Pond’s cold cream.
Grocer : Here, they are. Rupees one thousand fifty only.
Customer : Here is the money. Bye!
Grocer : Keep coming. Bye.

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