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Communication Skills-II

notes self assessment

Complete the incomplete dialogues:
Dialogue 1

11. A: Who are you sending that fax …………… ?
B: Our main office.
12. A: Who are you sending that fax …………… ?

B: The boss. She said to get it out right away.
Dialogue 2
13. A: You don’t look so good. …………………………………………………… ?
B: I feel really dizzy and nauseous. I feel like I’m going to pass out.
14. A: ………………………………………………………………………………… .

B: No, don’t do that. I guess, you will be okay soon.
15. A: ………………………………………………………………………………… ?
B: Well, if I don’t feel better soon, maybe you should take me there.
16. A: Okay, just let me know ……………………………………………………… .

B: I will. And thanks.
Dialogue 3
Employee at the boss’ cabin’s door
17. Employee: …………………… ?
Boss: Yes, come in.

(The employee comes in)
Employee: Good evening Sir!
Boss: Good evening! Take a seat.

18. Employee: ……………………
4.4 summary

l Writing dialogue — realistic dialogue, anyway — does not come easily to everyone. Done
well, dialogue advances the story and fleshes out the characters while providing a break
from straight exposition.
l However, just as realistic dialogue is one of the most powerful tools at a writer’s disposal,
nothing pulls the reader out of a story faster than bad dialogue.

l It takes time to develop a good ear, but noting these simple rules and obvious pitfalls can
make a huge difference.

l You should start to pay attention to the expressions that people use and the music of
everyday conversation.

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