STUDY MATERIAL

CLASS IX
ENGLISH
DIALOGUE WRITING
About the topic : Dialogue Writing
Points on how to write good dialogue:
▪ Dialogue is a conversation between two or more people.
▪ Dialogue is essential to fiction writing.
▪ Dialogue brings characters to life and adds interest.
▪ Dialogue must do more than just duplicate real speech.
▪ Writing dialogue consists of the most exciting, most interesting, most emotional, and
most dramatic words.
Certain basic rules.
1. Language should be simple depending upon the relationship between the speakers.
2. Though a dialogue should read like real speech, the dull parts should be taken out. A real
conversation would be completely boring to read. Edit out the filler words and unessential
dialogue – that is, the dialogue that does not contribute to a given situation
Solved Example
1. Write a Dialogue between You and Your Teacher about which course to study during your
vacations.
Student: Good Morning Sir, how are you?
Teacher: I am completely fine. What about you?
Student: I was wondering which course to learn during my vacation.
Teacher- It can be confusing with so many options online. You should make a list and narrow it
down as per your interest.
Student- I have tried that but still I am left with three options- Artificial Intelligence, Machine
learning or Data science.
Teacher- Well! All of them are very interesting courses, but as far as I remember you have always
been interested in Artificial Intelligence.
Student- Yes! I am because I feel it is our future.
Teacher- Well then there is no harm in pursuing it and later if you find it less interesting you can
always switch.
Student- Yes it sounds like a great idea. Thanks!
2. Complete the following Dialogues-
Megha calls up Rajat to make a plan for Christmas celebration. Complete the dialogue between
Megha and Rajat by filling in the gaps.
Megha: (i) ………………….. Christmas?

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Rajat: I don’t have any plans.
Megha: How do you like the idea (ii) …………………. Sapna’s party?
Rajat: That sounds fantastic, But I (iii) ………………….my parent’s permission.
Megha: I’ll come to your house this evening and request your parents to allow you to join me to go
to a party.
Rajat: Ok.
Megha: (iv) …………………….. in the evening?
Rajat: Yes. They will be at home.
Megha: Then I’ll surely come.

Sample Dialogue
David has met with an accident. His friends Rahul and Varun are talking about him. Write the
dialogue between them.
Rahul: Do you know that David was hit by a two-wheeler?
Varun: Oh no! When did it happen?
Rahul: He was hit by a motorcycle on his way back from school yesterday.
Varun: How did it happen?
Rahul: He was crossing the road at a zebra crossing when a speeding motorcyclist jumped the traffic
light and knocked him down.
Varun: Is he badly injured?
Rahul: He has fractured his arm.
Varun: Oh, that’s sad! I suppose he will not be able to participate in the Inter-school swimming
competition next week. He was sure to have won the trophy this year, too.
Rahul: Yes. He was quite upset about it.
Dialogue completion
Ram and Shyam are discussing their plans for the weekend. Complete the dialogue below in a
suitable way in around 100 words.
Ram: (a) ………………………….
Shyam: I don’t have any special plan.
Ram: How do you like the idea (b) ………………………….
Shyam: That sounds lovely, but (c) ………………………….
Ram: I’ll come to your house this evening and request your parents to allow you to join the picnic.
Shyam: Hey, that’s a good idea.
Ram: (d) ………………………….
Shyam: Yes, I don’t think they are going out tonight.
Ram: Then I’ll definitely come and meet them. By the way, (e) ………………………….

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Fill up the blanks choosing the correct options from the ones given below:
• I will have to seek my parents’ permission.
• have you ever visited Dal Lake?
• Should I come over in the evening?
• of going for a picnic to the Dal Lake?
• What are you doing this weekend, Shyam?
Dialogue Writing Practice
1. You go to borrow a book from the library, but the librarian says a book has been issued to you
three weeks ago and is overdue. Talk to your librarian explaining why you need this book you are
asking for now. Also explain why the other book is overdue. Write the conversation within 100
words.
2. You are undecided as to the stream you will choose in Class XI. Ask an elder for advice. Write
the conversation within 100 words.
3. Write a dialogue between a woodcutter and a tree (150 words).

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