Dialogue Writing - Junior Inter - Textbook Exercises

Exercise – 1

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Customer : ______? I want to take some money out.

Banker : Surely, Sir. Have you filled out the withdrawal slip?

Customer : Yes, I have.

Banker : How much would you like to withdraw, Sir?

Customer : Rs. 35,000, please.

Banker : Which ____ would you like to make a withdrawal from?

Customer : I want to take it out from my ____ account, please.

Banker : Alright, I will set up your transaction. Please sign right here, Sir.

Customer : How long is the process?

Banker : Just a few minutes, Sir. What else can I help you with, Sir?

Customer : Nothing. ________ for helping me.

Banker : Please don't mention it, Sir. Thank you.

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Excuse me
account
S.B. (Savings Bank)
Thank you

Exercise – 2

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Venu : Hi! Love to see you again!

Anand : Me too. I need your _____.

Venu : My advice? Surely. Just tell me what ________.

Anand : My hair is unhealthy because of all the split ends. It's also falling down.

Venu : Do you often get hair spray?

Anand : Yes, I do. Just a couple of weeks ago, I had many dancing performances, so I had to get much __________.

Venu : You must use conditioner to keep your hair healthy. Okay, now I'll wash your hair and put on some _____.

Anand : Is it possible to do colouring after this treatment?

Venu : Why not? You can do it.

Anand : Okay. No problem.

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advice
advice can I give you
hair spray
colour

Exercise – 3

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Raghu : Can you pass me the hammer?

Prasad : _______ is beside you, in the tool box.

Raghu : I'm still holding the ladder, you know!

Prasad : Alright, what else should I _____?

Raghu : That's it. Can you ask Mr. Suresh what we should do after this?

Prasad : Mr. Suresh isn't at the construction site right now. He's having _____ now. But he said that we can lay the bricks.

Raghu : Have you mixed the cement? Look! We still have a lot of cement slurry over there!

Prasad : Alright then. Ouch! I'm ______! Let's get our lunch first!

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It
do
another work
hungry

Exercise – 4

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Venkat : Madhu, let's join the _____!

Madhu : The beach?! I'm too lazy to go there. Why don't we go somewhere else, Venkat?

Venkat : There is a community service programme. We will clean the beach. We will collect _________ too.

Madhu : What for? It's the government's responsibility. Moreover, why should we collect all the plastic garbage? What will you do with it?

Venkat : Madhu, don't you know the harm that plastic causes to the ocean? Plastic is non-biodegradable. It can ______ the ocean.

Madhu : But what will you do with the garbage?

Venkat : We will take all the plastic to a company that can reuse it to make recycled products.

Madhu : Who will bring all the garbage to the company?

Venkat : We can give it to the scavenger. The scavenger does this job all the time. They sell plastic, glass and metal to _____ to be recycled.

Madhu : Oh, I see. Alright, I'll join you.

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beach
the garbage
hurt
the company

Exercise – 5

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Dentist : How may I help you?

Patient : I got an accident last month, and my ______ was chipped. What should I do?

Dentist : Well, let me see. Please rinse your mouth out. (examines the teeth)

Patient : Since the accident, I sometimes get terrible ______ in this tooth.

Dentist : Okay, I think this tooth cannot be crowned. I suggest that you have a ______.

Patient : How long do I need for making the ______? And how much is it?

Dentist : Approximately one week, and the price depends on your choice. If you choose the best quality, it's about Rs. 10,000 for everything.

Patient : I think I'll get the best. So when will I have the denture?

Dentist : By the end of this month.

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tooth
pain
denture
one/ denture

Exercise – 6

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Anil : Hi, what's going on?

Siril : Good! Thanks. How about you?

Anil : Good! Where are you _______ now?

Siril : At a shoe factory. But I'm trying to find another job.

Anil : Really? Why?

Siril : You know? I've been working there for more than 6 years, but I can't even buy a _______.

Anil : But do you like the job? The people?

Siril : Yes, of course. The place is nice and the _______ are too.

Anil : Well, if you like the job and the workplace, I suggest that you apply for a ______ for a house.

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working
bicycle
people
loan

Exercise – 7

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Amulya : What do you think about _____? I mean... big corruption.

Chandu : It doesn't matter whether it is small or big! I'm sick of corruption! Corruption is actually the real catastrophe! It's even much more dangerous than a disaster!

Amulya : But in fact, many big corruptors only get lenient punishment, don't they?

Chandu : That's too bad! Terrible! If I could change the situation, definitely I would give big corruptors a _____ sentence. They deserve to get it.

Amulya : Don't you think that a life sentence would probably be better for them? They can have a chance to correct their mistakes.

Chandu : I don't think that would work! Money can talk! They will do another _____ behind bars anyway. They can still be kings there.

Amulya : What about impoverishing them?

Chandu : Are you sure? If a lot of leaders commit wrong behaviour, will law enforcement warrant this kind of _____? I myself don't believe it.

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corruption
life
mistake
change

Exercise – 8

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Siddhu : What must be done to reduce crime?

Madhu : Family has an important role in reducing _____. I think lack of good parenting leads to crime.

Siddhu : What do you think about _____?

Madhu : Law enforcement is really crucial. People can commit crimes, but if the government takes a firm stance, things would improve.

Siddhu : What else can be helpful?

Madhu : People's prosperity is what really matters. Lack of _____, supported by a poverty mindset, will eventually lead to crime.

Siddhu : So the government and society are _____?

Madhu : Absolutely. They must work together to combat crime.

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crime
law enforcement
riches
responsible

Exercise – 9

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Rishitha : Do you think that children nowadays are more _____?

Kavitha : Well, it really depends. Children in big cities perhaps tend to be naughty.

Rishitha : I agree with you. I wonder why!

Kavitha : Do you know that it's mostly caused by _____?

Rishitha : But sometimes children who don't like watching TV are also naughty.

Kavitha : They are influenced by their environment. Children are still unstable; they are changeable.

Rishitha : What is the best thing parents can do to stop _____ on TV?

Kavitha : I think it's rather hard to stop violence on TV because children today have much more freedom and _____ to watch TV anywhere and anytime. Moreover, the media itself is often more concerned about profit than quality.

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naughty
T.V.
watching
interest

Exercise – 10

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Tourist : Hello, good afternoon!

Receptionist : Good afternoon, Sir! How may I _____ you?

Tourist : Yes, this is my first trip here. I don't want to miss the best moments here, but I have no idea where to go. Can you recommend a place?

Receptionist : Of course, Sir. You may go to Tanah Lot Temple. It's one of the major _____ here.

Tourist : Okay, tell me about it.

Receptionist : Certainly, Sir. It is on the southwest coast of Bali. There is a sacred spring there. You can also meet _____ there.

Tourist : The holy snakes? I'm afraid of snakes!

Receptionist : The snakes are believed to be the guardians of the temple. You are safe; the snakes never attack people unless they are disturbed. The view there is amazing.

Tourist : Can you _____ a tour guide for me?

Receptionist : Alright, Sir. I will arrange a trip including a tour guide for you for tomorrow.

Tourist : How much is it?

Receptionist : It is USD 20 per person, including a buffet dinner.

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help
temples
the holy snakes
get

Exercise – 11

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Vennela : Why do you look upset?

Ammulu : I lost my beloved ______.

Vennela : Just go and get a new dog!

Ammulu : Oh, it isn't as simple as you think. My dog is just like my ______. He can make me truly happy.

Vennela : Have you tried to ______ for him?

Ammulu : Yes, I have. But a man told me that my dog died in a crash.

Vennela : Oh, I'm sorry to hear that.

Ammulu : I think I should get a new dog.

Vennela : Do you always have a dog?

Ammulu : Yes, I like ______ animals to cheer myself up.

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Exercise – 12

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Shanmukh : I'm very ______. Are you too?

Vivek : Yes, I am too. Let's go and get something to eat!

Shanmukh : Look! There's a fast-food restaurant over there!

Vivek : I know, but the doctor forbids me to eat ______ food.

Shanmukh : Why do you worry about fast food?

Vivek : The doctor told me that it has harmful effects on our health.

Shanmukh : Really? Tell me then.

Vivek : Fast food is a major risk factor for heart diseases. It contains high levels of ______. You may lack concentration after eating it because it can affect your brain cells temporarily.

Shanmukh : I just knew it. So we had better eat ______ food.

Vivek : It's in our hands to choose fast food or to live healthily.

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happy
fast
dangerous
good

Exercise – 13

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Tony : Hi! ______ have you been so far?

Danny : I've been in my ______ for a couple of days.

Tony : I see. What's your ______ for today?

Danny : I'm going to the book store. Will you _____ me?

Tony : Oh, I went there yesterday.

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why
in
programme
complementary

Exercise – 14

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Harsha : Rainy season is coming soon!

Varsha : Yeah! We should be ready with ______ and a raincoat.

Harsha : Actually, the rainy season is not really enjoyable for me.

Varsha : The wet season is good for us, isn't it? We can grow many _____ easily.

Harsha : Well, you're right, but I'm very sensitive to cold weather, and when I catch a ______, I can easily get flu or a cough.

Varsha : So prevention is better than cure. Be ready with ______.

Harsha : I hate taking medicine, especially chemical ones.

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an umbrella
more
cold
a medicine

Exercise – 15

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Waiter : Good evening, Sir. Have a seat, please!

Customer : Thank you. I want to have a ______.

Waiter : Yes, Sir. Here is our menu. Would you please choose your order?

Customer : I want to taste all the traditional foods here while I'm on holiday. Can you tell me about this ______?

Waiter : It's called Gado-Gado. It's an Indonesian vegetable salad served with peanut sauce.

Customer : What are in it?

Waiter : Potatoes, bean sprouts, lettuce, cucumber, tofu, egg and rice cake.

Customer : Hmm... I have never ______ it before. What about the ______?

Waiter : The sauce uses peanuts, palm sugar, shrimp paste, chilli and some other ingredients with water.

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the price list
food material
tasted
sauce

Exercise – 16

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Anchor : Excuse me. I'm from Side by Side TV Channel. Can I have a few minutes for an ______?

Dancer : Sure, with pleasure!

Anchor : ______! It was quite an achievement!

Dancer : Thank you very much.

Anchor : How do you feel about winning this prestigious dance competition?

Dancer : Wow! Unbelievable! I'm surprised, proud and touched at once.

Anchor : When were you first interested in ______?

Dancer : When I was five years old. My mother took me to a live dance show and I started to love it.

Anchor : Do you take special ______ or do you learn by yourself to sharpen your talent?

Dancer : Well, I do both. I also learn from some prominent dancers.

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interview
It is sure
dancing
classes

Exercise – 17

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Arun : Hi! Look! There are many people over there! What ______?

Babu : Oh, it seems to be an ______! Let's come closer!

Arun : Oh my God! It's really a terrible accident. The man is bleeding.

Babu : I think there was a rear-end collision because the front car is seriously damaged and the other car is completely damaged at the back.

Arun : I think so. Let's give them ______.

Babu : We must take them to the nearest ______ right away. Can you call an ambulance while I'm helping this man?

Arun : Okay.

Babu : And you should call the police too.

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is it
accident
some sort of help
hospital

Exercise – 18

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Venkat : I never see your sister. Where is she?

Sampath : She got a ______ last week and moved to the city.

Venkat : Good then. Will you stay with her sometime?

Sampath : Maybe just for a visit, but not for living.

Venkat : Why don't you enjoy city life?

Sampath : I don't like pollution. In the city there is a mixed community. ______ are rather selfish.

Venkat : If you live in the city, you will get accustomed to it. Sooner or later, it will be okay.

Sampath : Do you ______ living in the city?

Venkat : Yes, I do. We can get more job opportunities there. Moreover, there are various entertainments and facilities.

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problem
people
like

Exercise – 19

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue.

Chintu : I heard that you went to a ______ several days ago.

Banti : Yes, I did. I caught flu and fever. The doctor gave me antibiotics and some multivitamins and it cost rather ______!

Chintu : It's becoming a trend that some doctors are more business-minded. They choose expensive antibiotics for the ______.

Banti : Is it necessary to take antibiotics just for flu?

Chintu : If you only have flu without infection, I suggest that you take only a pain reliever or medicine to control body ______.

Banti : Is it true that frequent use of antibiotics can result in antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

Chintu : Yes, many experts say so.

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hospital
more
fever
pains