Here is a set of 5 exercises for dialogue writing. Each exercise includes a question and its key.
Set 1 Dialogue Writing
a. Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences:
i) That’s amazing! How did you learn it?
ii) Yes, I can. Can you?
iii) Can you play the guitar?
iv) I joined a music class last year.
Key:
iii) Can you play the guitar?
ii) Yes, I can. Can you?
i) That’s amazing! How did you learn it?
iv) I joined a music class last year.
b. Complete the following dialogue:
Rita: What do you think about online learning?
Sita:
Rita: How often do you use it?
Sita:
Key:
Sita: I think it’s very convenient and flexible.
Rita: How often do you use it?
Sita: I use it daily to attend my classes.
c. Write a dialogue between a teacher and a student on the theme “Importance of punctuality.”
Key at the end.
Set 2 Dialogue Writing
a. Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences:
i) I love books that tell stories about adventure.
ii) What kind of books do you enjoy reading?
iii) That sounds interesting. I prefer mystery novels.
iv) Do you like reading books?
Key:
iv) Do you like reading books?
ii) What kind of books do you enjoy reading?
i) I love books that tell stories about adventure.
iii) That sounds interesting. I prefer mystery novels.
b. Complete the following dialogue:
Neha: Why do you think exercise is important?
Rohan:
Neha: How do you make time for it?
Rohan:
Key:
Rohan: It keeps our body and mind healthy.
Neha: How do you make time for it?
Rohan: I schedule it in the mornings before work.
c. Write a dialogue between two friends about the benefits of reading newspapers.
Key at the end.
Set 3
a. Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences:
i) Sure, I’d love to help you with it.
ii) I’m having trouble with my math homework.
iii) Can you help me with my homework?
iv) What’s the problem?
Key:
iii) Can you help me with my homework?
iv) What’s the problem?
ii) I’m having trouble with my math homework.
i) Sure, I’d love to help you with it.
b. Complete the following dialogue:
Amit: What do you do in your free time?
Rahul:
Amit: Do you think hobbies are important?
Rahul:
Key:
Rahul: I enjoy painting and playing the guitar.
Amit: Do you think hobbies are important?
Rahul: Yes, they help us relax and learn new skills.
c. Write a dialogue between a parent and child discussing the child’s career goals.
Set 4
a. Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences:
i) I’ll take you to my favorite one this weekend.
ii) Have you ever been to a café before?
iii) No, I haven’t. Are there any good ones nearby?
iv) Yes, there are many great cafés around.
Key:
ii) Have you ever been to a café before?
iii) No, I haven’t. Are there any good ones nearby?
iv) Yes, there are many great cafés around.
i) I’ll take you to my favorite one this weekend.
b. Complete the following dialogue:
Priya: Why do you think saving water is important?
Anu:
Priya: What can we do to save water?
Anu:
Key:
Anu: It’s important because water is a limited resource.
Priya: What can we do to save water?
Anu: We can fix leaks and use water wisely.
c. Write a dialogue between two students about preparing for exams.
Set 5
a. Prepare a dialogue from the jumbled sentences:
i) Oh, that’s great! Did you learn it recently?
ii) Yes, I enjoy cooking.
iii) Do you enjoy cooking?
iv) Yes, I started learning a few months ago.
Key:
iii) Do you enjoy cooking?
ii) Yes, I enjoy cooking.
i) Oh, that’s great! Did you learn it recently?
iv) Yes, I started learning a few months ago.
b. Complete the following dialogue:
Ravi: What do you like most about festivals?
Mohan:
Ravi: How do you usually celebrate them?
Mohan:
Key:
Mohan: I like spending time with family and enjoying the food.
Ravi: How do you usually celebrate them?
Mohan: We decorate the house and have a family gathering.
c. Write a dialogue between two neighbors discussing how to keep their locality clean.
Key at the end.
Key for Set 1 to 5 (c)
Write a dialogue between Ram and Shyam on the theme “Importance of mobile phone in daily life.”
Key:
Ram: Mobile phones have become an essential part of our daily lives, don’t you think?
Shyam: Absolutely! They make communication so much easier and faster.
Ram: True. Not just communication, but they also help us with things like navigation and online shopping.
Shyam: Yes, and they’re great for learning too. I use mine to watch educational videos and read articles.
Ram: That’s a good use. But don’t you think excessive use of mobile phones can also be harmful?
Shyam: You’re right. We should use them wisely and take breaks to avoid overdependence.
Set 2 (c)
Write a dialogue between a teacher and a student on the theme “Importance of punctuality.”
Key:
Teacher: Punctuality is a valuable habit. Do you understand why it’s important?
Student: Yes, it shows that we respect time and value others’ schedules.
Teacher: Exactly. Being punctual also helps you stay organized and perform better in studies.
Student: I’ll try to be more punctual in attending classes and completing my work on time.
Teacher: That’s good. Remember, small habits can lead to big success in life.
Set 3 (c)
Write a dialogue between two friends about the benefits of reading newspapers.
Key:
Friend 1: Do you read newspapers regularly?
Friend 2: Yes, I do. It keeps me updated with current events.
Friend 1: That’s true. Newspapers also help improve our general knowledge and vocabulary.
Friend 2: Exactly. I think everyone should make it a habit to read newspapers daily.
Friend 1: Absolutely! It’s a great way to stay informed and aware of the world around us.
Set 4 (c)
Write a dialogue between a parent and child discussing the child’s career goals.
Key:
Parent: Have you thought about what you want to do in the future?
Child: Yes, I’m interested in becoming a software engineer.
Parent: That’s a great choice! Have you started preparing for it?
Child: I’ve been taking coding classes and working on small projects.
Parent: That’s wonderful. Remember, hard work and focus will help you achieve your goals.
Set 5 (c)
Write a dialogue between two neighbors discussing how to keep their locality clean.
Key:
Neighbor 1: Our locality is becoming quite messy these days.
Neighbor 2: Yes, we should encourage everyone to dispose of garbage properly.
Neighbor 1: Agreed. We can also organize a cleanliness drive once a month.
Neighbor 2: That’s a great idea! We should also place more dustbins in public areas.
Neighbor 1: Absolutely. If we all work together, we can keep our locality clean and beautiful.
