CLASS VIII

DIALOGUE COMPLETION

Points to be remember while writing dialogues

As a part of writing skills, students will be expected to fill in the blanks and complete the dialogue.
Guidelines for writing dialogues

1. The students need to read the preceding and the following dialogues.

2. They must understand the topic being discussed.

3. Tense of the dialogue should be used according to the situation.

4. It should appear to be natural.

5. The words used should be to the point so that they convey the idea clearly.

Q1 Read the conversation between two friends and complete the dialogue in a suitable way.

Shruti: Did you visit the book fair in Pragati Maidan?

Arushi: No. Did you?

Shruti: Yes, (i) …………………….

Arushi: Did you buy any books?

Shruti: Yes, (ii) …………………….

Arushi: Well, what sort of science fiction books did you buy?

Shruti: Stories about space and unidentified flying objects.

Arushi: Were (iii)…………………….?

Shruti: Yes, books of all the subjects were available there.

Arushi: Do you have any idea (iv)…………………….?

Shruti: I guess it will go on till 30th of this month.

Arushi: Then I’ll definitely go there and buy some good books.

Q2 Read the following conversation between two friends on air pollution and fill in the blanks
suitably.

Vibha: Vibha, why are you (i)……………………. eyes?

Neeta: I feel acute irritation in them.

Vibha: What is the reason?

Neeta: It is due to (ii)…………………….

Vibha: Oh yes, the air is full of fumes.

Neeta: These fumes have (iii)…………………….

Vibha: Yes, it has sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. I forgot to bring my sunglasses today.

Neeta: How would sunglasses help?

Vibha: They shield (iv)…………………….

Neeta: Then, I’ll also wear mine from tomorrow.

Vibha: Yes, you must.

Q3 Fill in the blanks in a suitable manner.

Preeti: (i)..................... breakfast, today?

Mother: Butter toasts and milk.

Preeti: But mamma, you know (ii).................... Why don't you ever prepare it for me?

Mother: Dear, nobody else in the family likes porridge. I have to take care of everyone.

Preeti: Oh. I understand. By the way, (iii)............................. Has he gone somewhere so early in the
morning?

Mother: Yes. Dad has gone to the temple. You know, he is on fast today.

Preeti: (iv) ........................ fast, mamma?

Mother: Keeping fast improves our digestive system. Moreover, it also enhances our will powers.

Preeti: Oh. I see. I too will try some day.