English (Compulsory) Class 9 Chapter 23: Dialogue Writing and Interviews

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• Class 9
• English (Compulsory)
• Unit 23
• Book pages Class 9 book U4 pp 41-50 (themes only)
• FBISE SSC-I

Chapter summary

After this unit you will be able to do these things. Q7 of the Class 9 paper is worth 6 marks. You write a dialogue between several people on one of two topics.

Topics in this chapter

• Write a dialogue between multiple people, giving narration/background in brackets, with suitable vocabulary, tone and style.
• Write multiple paragraph essays/stories; multi-stanza poems or playscript using mechanics of correct writing.
• Read, view and analyse a variety of texts including interpersonal texts (letters, notices, emails).
• Mixed topics

Sample questions

Try these questions from the chapter. The answers are for Premium students.

1. Write a suitable setting (in brackets) for a dialogue between a patient and a doctor. (1 marks)
2. Write a closing remark for a dialogue between two friends who are planning a picnic. (1 marks)
3. Which words in this line are the stage direction? '[smiling] Welcome back, my dear. How was your trip?' (1 marks)

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English (Compulsory) tests reading, writing, grammar and comprehension. Read a little every day, learn the formats of letters and essays, and practise unseen passages.