For systematic learning, students can include AP Inter 1st Year English Study Material and Dialogue Writing Skills in English Inter 1st Year in their daily study routine.
Inter 1st Year English Dialogue Writing Skills with Answers
Conversation forms the basis of communication skills. Regular practice is required to equip oneself with this essential skill. Greetings, courtesies, polite way of agreement or otherwise, etc. form an important component of conversation. Learning to use them properly is, therefore, of great help.
In the Public Examination, an incomplete dialogue usually with four blanks is given. Four appropriate words or phrases are also provided. The student is required to understand the given part and respond to fill in the blanks suitably. Careful observation of the part given before and after the blank and a little bit of common sense will help the student answer this question correctly. There may be more than one possible way of filling in the given blank. One should not worry about this as long as the completed dialogue sounds meaningful. Study the following dialogues.
Examples
1. Read the dialogue given below regarding a complaint over a phone call and All the blanks with the suitable dialogues given below.
Making a Complaint – a faulty Television Set
Shopkeeper : ___________ (1) ___________
Customer : Yes please! I have a complaint regarding with television set.
Shopkeeper : ___________ (2)___________
Customer : Oh, it s SM004 – NEW. I bought this television here about three months ago, but the sound and picture quality are not so good.
Shopkeeper : Can you explain in more detail ?
Customer : ___________ (3) ___________ there’s a dark line down the left – hand side of the screen.
Shopkeeper : Do you have an outdoor antenna ?
Customer : Yes, I do.
Shopkeeper : ___________ (4) ___________
Customer : Several times.
Shopkeeper : ___________ (5) ___________
Customer : I am not so happy with the television set. I want a refund.
Shopkeeper : I’m afraid it isn’t our policy to give refunds, sir.
Customer : ___________ (6) ___________
Choose the correct dialogue from the following to make the above conversation meaningful.
a) Well then, I want to talk to the manager.
b) I’ll get our engineers to have a look at it.
c) Have you tried adjusting the antenna ?
d) Good afternoon, can 1 halp you ?
e) May I know the model number of it ?
f) Oh, yes, of course, the picture is always flickering and there’s an annoying hissing sound in the background.
Answers:
1) Good afternoon, can I help you ?
2) May I know the model number of it ?
3) Oh, yes, of course, the picture is always flickering and there is an annoying hissing sound in the background.
4) Have you tried adjusting the antenna ?
5) I’ll get our engineers to have a look at it.
6) Well then, I want to talk to the manager.
2. Choose the appropriate dialogue from the given options to make the conversation below meaningful.
(Sita dropped a glass on the floor. Naturally, her mother asks for an explanation.)
Mother : What was that terrible noise ? ___________ (1) ___________ anything ?
Sita : I’m sorry, mom. ___________ (2) ___________ and it broke.
Mother : Were you hurt ?
Sita : No, but I’m really sorry.
Mother : I’m glad that you aren’t hurt ! It was ___________ (3) ___________ on your 1st birthday!
Sita : I feel bad for breaking the glass.
Mother : Haven’t I told you to handle glassware carefully ?
Sita : The glass was too slippery.
Mother : It’s okay, but you’ve ___________ (4) ___________.
Sita : Sure, Mom. ___________ (5) ___________ again.
a) I dropped a glass on the floor.
b) a gift from your aunt Meena
c) got to be cautious next time!
d) I’ll not let it happen
e) Did you drop
Answers:
a) Did you drop
b) I dropped a glass on the floor
c) a gift from your aunt
d) Meena got to be cautious next time!
e) I’ll not let it happen
Exercises For Practice
I. what happened, mind, see, slowly recuperating
Mahesh : Hi, Suresh. Why didn’t you turn up to college yesterday?
Suresh : Hello, Mahesh. I wasn’t feeling well yesterday.
Mahesh : ___________ (1) ___________ ?
Suresh : I had a severe stomach ache.
Mahesh : How are you now? Are you okay ?
Suresh : Yes, I’m ___________ (2) ___________ now.
Mahesh : Did you ___________ (3) ___________ the doctor ?
Suresh : Yes, I have seen the doctor. He told me to avoid fast food and have my meals on time.
Mahesh : I’ve seen you skip meals for a plate of pani poori many times.
Suresh : I love pani poori. But now, I’ve made up my mind not to have them.
Mahesh : Thank God. That must have been a terrible pain. Good that you changed your ___________ (4) ___________.
Answers:
1. What happened?
2. slowly recuperating
3. see
4. mind
II. sure, hungry, else you need, replace
Victor : Excuse me, I ordered pasta, but this is noodles.
Waiter : I’m terribly sorry, sir. Let me ___________ (1) ___________ this immediately.
Victor : Thank you. Please ensure it’s vegetarian, as I requested earlier.
Waiter : ___________ (2) ___________, sir. I’ll double-check your order and bring it back soon.
Victor : I hope it doesn’t take too long. I’m quite ___________ (3) ___________.
Waiter : It won’t take long, sir. Thank you for your patience.
Victor : I appreciate your quick response.
Waiter : You’re welcome. Please let me know if there’s anything ___________ (4) ___________.
Answers:
1. replace
2. Sure
3. hungry
4. else you need
III. resolved, sure, hours, phone number
Rahul : Excuse me, my internet hasn’t been working for two days now.
Support Agent : I’m sorry to hear that, sir. Could you please provide your ___________(1)___________?
Rahul : Sure, it’s 9876543210. Can you fix this by today ?
Support Agent : I’ll escalate the issue right away. You should have it resolved within a few ___________ (2) ___________.
Rahul : Thank you. I really need it for an important online meeting.
Support Agent : I understand, sir. We’ll prioritize your request.
Rahul : Will you notify me once the issue is resolved ?
Support Agent : ___________ (3) ___________, sir. You’ll receive a confirmation message once it’s ___________ (4) ___________.
Answers:
1. phone number
2. hours
3. Sure
4. resolved
Exercises
Read each set of dialogues below and complete the blanks with appropriate words or phrases from the word bank provided.
I. expensive / iPhones / budget phones / tough
Ramu : I’m thinking of buying a mobile phone. I really like the iPhone.
Charan : ___________ (1) ___________ are amazing, no doubt!
Ramu : Many of my school friends have bought one.
Charan : Yeah, some of my friends have it too. But………… do you have the money ? It’s pretty expensive.
Ramu : It is ___________ (2) ___________. I know. That’s why I’m planning to ask my mom.
Charan : You know, the price of an iPhone is like two months of your mom’s salary. It might be tough for her.
Ramu : Hmm, you’re right. It is ___________ (3) ___________ for her. I didn’t think of her difficulties. Now, I think a budget phone will be enough for me. I’ll get a budget phone.
Charan : Exactly! These days, ___________ (4) ___________ have almost all the features we need. It’s better not to trouble our parents unnecessarily, especially just to follow what others are doing.
Answers:
1. iPhones
2. expensive
3. tough
4. budget phones
II. homemade food / for both of us / I’m hungry / let’s go
Sowmya : I’m famished. Shall we go out to eat something?
Navya : ___________ (1) ___________ too, but I want homemade food.
Sowmya : Homemade food isn’t tasty. At least I want something spicy and tasty.
Navya : Sure, but ___________ (2) ___________ is healthy. And we can cook our
Sowmya : But we have neither the energy nor the patience, not even the skill to cook.
Navya : You are correct.
Sowmya : I will pay for both of us. Shall we go out?
Navya : Sure, but you will pay ___________ (3) ___________
Sowmya : Let’s go out!
Navya : ___________ (4) ___________
Answers:
1. I’m hungry
2. homemade food
3. for both of us
4. Let’s go.
III. having fun / photos / social media / memories
Tinnu : Why are you always clicking ___________ (1) ___________ ? We are here to enjoy the trip, not to take photos.
Bannu : But I want to make memories. Lots of memories.
Tinnu : ___________ (2) ___________ of taking photos? If you don’t really enjoy, you can’t make real memories. First, let’s have some fun.
Bannu : Fun ? I’m all in our ___________ (3) ___________. But don’t you think others need to know that we are having fun ?
Tinnu : We need to share our happiness, not our photos. By sharing our photos, we are just making others jealous.
Bannu : I think we are just inspiring them. It depends on how you look at it. I don’t want to blame social media.
Tinnu : Even I won’t blame ___________ (4) __________. But social media just increases our fears. So please keep your camera away.
Bannu : Sure. Come here, one more selfie.
Answers:
1. photos
2. Memories
3. having fun
4. social media
IV. deep breath /nothing / do you / shout
Rahim : Hey, I didn’t understand what our teacher said. I have a doubt.
Raju : __________ (1) __________ ? Then ask him. He’ll explain.
Rahim : But, I’m afraid. What if he shouts?
Raju : Why will he __________ (2) __________ at you? He won’t do such things. He will explain. Trust me.
Rahim : But what if others laugh at me? What if they think I know nothing?
Raju : Knowing __________ (3) __________ is not a problem. Not learning is a problem. Even others will learn something through your question. Take a deep breath.
Rahim : Ok, I’ll ask the doubt myself. Let me take a __________ (4) __________.
Raju : All the best. I know you’ll rock!
Answers:
1. Do you
2. shout
3. nothing
4. deep breath
V. our parents / greedy / everything / exams
Gita : Why do you always study so much? You are too greedy.
Madhu : I’m not __________ (1) __________. I just want to learn as much as I can. I don’t want to leave anything to chance.
Gita : But that’s too much. If I get some 50%, that’s enough for me. If I get less than that, I have to face the anger of my parents.
Madhu : I don’t think we should read for __________(2) __________. I read it because I love it.
Gita : But those questions won’t be asked in the exam.
Madhu : We shouldn’t read for the sake of __________ (3) __________. Imagine you go to a doctor with a strange problem, and the doctor says that your problem wasn’t asked in her exam. How would you feel?
Gita : I don’t go to such doctors. I want my doctor to know everything.
Madhu : It’s good thinking. But isn’t it fair? You expect others to know __________ (4) __________ but you don’t learn everything? W’e all should do our best.
Answers:
1. Thank you
2. cold and cough
3. That’s very nice
4. 200 rupees
VI. the train to Delhi / you ‘re welcome / on time / excuse me
Doctor : Please take your seat.
Patient : __________ (1) __________
Doctor : Please tell me, how can I help you?
Patient : Sir, I have been suffering from fever for the last two days.
Doctor : Ok. Do you have a cold, cough, or anything else?
Patient : I have __________ (2) __________. Please give me medicine, doctor. I don’t want an injection.
Doctor : Don’t worry. I’m not giving you an injection. These medicines are enough.
Patient : __________ (3) __________ of you. How much is the fee?
Doctor : The fee is __________ (4) __________. Please pay it at the counter.
Answers:
1. Thank you
2. cold and cough
3. That’s very nice
4. 200
VII. the train to Delhi / you ‘re welcome / on time / excuse me
Customer : ___________, on which platform will the train to Delhi arrive?
Enquiry : __________ (2) __________ will arrive on platform number four.
Customer : When will it arrive? Is it on time?
Enquiry : The train will arrive in fifteen minutes, and yes, it is __________ (3) __________
Customer : Thank you for the information.
Enquiry : __________ (4) __________. Do you need any more information?
Customer : No, that’s all. Thank you for the help once again.
Answers:
1. Excuse me
2. The train to Delhi
3. on times
4. You’re welcome
VIII. thank you / good morning/hear that / studies
Principal : Good morning, Mr Anil. Welcome to the parent-teacher meeting.
Mr Anil : __________ (1) __________. Sir.
Principal : Please take a seat.
Mr Anil : __________ (2) __________. Sir. I am eager to know about my son’s progress.
Principal : Of course, your son is doing well in __________ (3) __________.
Mr Anil : It’s nice to __________ (4) __________. The whole credit goes to your staff.
Principal : It’s our duty to bring the best out of the students. I thank you for visiting.
Answers:
1. Good morning
2. Thank you
3. studies
4. hear that
IX. neglecting / just an exam / a movie / completing
Arjun : Hi! I am planning to go for a movie. Will you accompany me?
Karthik : __________ (1) __________! Are you even thinking? Tomorrow we have an exam.
Arjun : It’s __________ (2) __________ I’m very eager to see the first day first show.
Karthik : Bro, it’s not just an exam. You are __________ (3) __________ your studies. It’s not good on your part.
Karthik : Exams can’t be written the other day. But you can go to the movie after the exam. Even heroes don’t skip their schedules. movie after __________ (4) __________ the exam.
Karthik : That’s a good idea.
Answers:
1. A movie
2. just an exam
3. neglecting
4. completing
X. be completed / harm / microplastics / playing
Mom : Will you please stop playing games on your mobile phone?
Son : Mom, I’m not __________ (1) __________ games. I’m watching a video.
Mom : Whatever, it’s not good for your eyes to keep looking at the screen for hours together.
Son : Mom, I’ve got a project to __________ (2) __________ by this weekend. I’m watching a video related to that.
Mom : What’s the project about?
Son : It’s about microplastics.
Mom : __________ (3) __________. What is it?
Son : Just like plastic, there are very tiny particles that can cause harm to the Earth.
Mom : How do they cause __________ (4) __________ to the Earth?
Son : The usage of plastic has become a part of our life. When we dispose of any plastic object, it doesn’t degrade in the soil. Moreover, it pollutes our air, soil, and water too.
Mom : Interesting. Tell me more about microplastics once you complete your project.
Son : Sure, Mom.
Answers:
1. Playing
2. be completed
3. Microplastics
4. harm
XI. Read the following dialogue and fill the blanks with the words given below.
for you / thank you very much /your bill/ please wait
Sophia : Excuse me, I believe there’s been a msitake in my bill.
Manager : I’m sorry to hear that. Could you please show me __________ (1) __________ ?
Sophia : Here it is. I was charged for two desserts, but I only had one.
Manager : Let me check this for you. __________ (2) __________ while I verify it.
Sophia : Sure, I’ll wait. Thank you for looking into it.
Manager : You’re right. There was an error. I’ll fix it and issue a new bill right away.
Sophia : __________ (3) __________. Mistakes happen, but it’s great to see such prompt service.
Manager : Thank you for your understanding. Here’s your corrected bill. Please let us know if there’s anything else we can do __________ (4) __________.
Sophia : Thank you. Everything else was perfect. I’ll definitely visit again.
Answers:
1. your bill
2. Please wait
3. Thank you very much
4. for you
XII. Read the following dialogue and fill the blanks with the words given below.
have / hoped / advance / thank you very much
Elsa : Hi, Mia. I’m so sorry I couldn’t come to your party last night.
Mia : It’s okay, Elsa. But I really __________ (1) __________ you would be there.
Elsa : I know, and I feel terrible about it. Something urgent came up at home.
Mia : I understand. But next time, please let me know in __________ (2) __________.
Elsa : Absolutely. I’ll make it up to you with a coffee treat soon!
Mia : That sounds good ! But next time, you really __________ (3) __________ to make it.
Elsa : I promise. Your party pictures looked amazing!
Mia : __________(4) __________! It was a great evening. I hope to
see you at the next one.
Answers:
1. hoped
2. advance
3. have
4. Thank you very much