完成对话 Dialogue Completion

P6 PSLE Chinese — Paper 2 Booklet B Study Notes (2026 Syllabus)

1. 考试格式 Exam Format

中文 Chinese	English Explanation
完成对话完成对话 wánchéng duìhuà Complete the Dialogue	Section name in Paper 2 Booklet B
分数分数 fēnshù marks/score	8 marks total
题目形式题目形式 títù xíngshì question format	A partial conversation is printed. You read it and write the missing responses to complete it.
空格数量空格数量 kònggé shùliàng number of blanks	Typically 4 blanks, each worth 2 marks
每格字数每格字数 měi gé zìshù characters per blank	1–2 sentences per blank (about 15–30 characters recommended)

Key Reminder: You are not writing a composition — you are writing natural, appropriate replies that fit smoothly into the existing conversation.

2. 考什么？What is Tested?

The examiner looks at four key areas:

1. 1 语法正确性 Grammatical Correctness

语法正确性 yǔfǎ zhèngquèxìng grammatical correctness

Your sentence must be grammatically correct Chinese. Avoid incomplete sentences, missing verbs, or wrong word order.

Weak Answer	Strong Answer
我明天。(incomplete — missing verb)	我明天会帮你。(complete and correct)

2. 2 语境恰当性 Contextual Appropriateness

语境恰当性 yǔjìng qiàdàngxìng contextual appropriateness

Your response must make sense given what was just said. Read the line before your blank carefully — your answer must logically follow from it.

3. 3 语气和语体 Register and Tone

语气 yǔqì tone/register

Use the right level of formality. Talking to a teacher uses different language than talking to a best friend.

4. 4 回应的连贯性 Response Coherence

连贯性 liánguànxìng coherence/flow

The whole conversation must flow naturally from beginning to end. Your added lines should feel like a real person speaking — not a robot giving one-word answers.

3. 判断说话者关系 Identifying Speaker Relationships

Before writing anything, identify who is talking to whom. This affects every word you choose.

5. 1 朋友之间 Between Friends

朋友 péngyou friends

Tone: Casual, warm, direct
Suitable expressions: 没问题！、我们一起去吧！、你放心，我帮你。
Avoid: Very formal phrases like 请您、非常感谢您

Example context: Two classmates planning a birthday party, discussing a school project together, asking each other for homework help.

6. 2 老师与学生之间 Between Teacher and Student

老师-学生 lǎoshī-xuésheng teacher-student

Tone: Respectful, polite; student is the more deferential speaker
Suitable expressions (student speaking): 老师，我明白了。/ 谢谢老师的提醒。/ 对不起，我下次会注意。
Suitable expressions (teacher speaking): 你做得很好。/ 希望你继续努力。
Avoid: Calling the teacher by name, using slang

7. 3 家长与孩子之间 Between Parent and Child

家长-孩子 jiāzhǎng-háizi parent-child

Tone: Respectful toward parent; parent speaks with warmth and authority
Suitable expressions (child speaking): 妈妈，我知道了。/ 爸爸，您放心，我一定会认真准备的。
Suitable expressions (parent speaking): 你要多加注意。/ 我相信你能做到。
Avoid: Arguing back rudely, overly casual responses to a parent

Quick Reference Chart

关系 Relationship	语气 Tone	示例 Example
朋友 Friends	随意、亲切 Casual & warm	没问题！我帮你！
老师→学生 Teacher to Student	鼓励、指导 Encouraging, guiding	你下次要多加注意。
学生→老师 Student to Teacher	尊重、有礼 Respectful & polite	谢谢老师，我明白了。
家长→孩子 Parent to Child	关心、权威 Caring & authoritative	你要好好休息。
孩子→家长 Child to Parent	顺从、有礼 Cooperative & polite	爸爸，我知道了，我会注意的。

4. 常见对话情境 Common Dialogue Contexts

8. 1 请求帮助 Asking for Help

请求帮助 qǐngqiú bāngzhù asking for help

What to expect: One speaker has a problem and asks the other for assistance.

Useful phrases for the person asking:

你可以帮我……吗？(Can you help me with…?)
我不太明白，你能解释一下吗？(I don’t quite understand, can you explain?)
麻烦你……(Could I trouble you to…)

Useful phrases for the person helping:

当然可以，我来帮你。(Of course, I’ll help you.)
没问题，你先把题目给我看看。(No problem, let me see the question first.)
你放心，我们一起想办法。(Don’t worry, we’ll think of something together.)

9. 2 提建议 Giving Advice or Suggestions

提建议 tí jiànyì giving advice/suggestions

What to expect: One speaker offers ideas, solutions, or recommendations.

Useful phrases:

我建议你……(I suggest you…)
你可以试试……(You could try…)
我觉得最好的方法是……(I think the best method is…)
不如我们……吧。(How about we…)
要不你……？(Why don’t you…?)

10. 3 讨论计划 Making Plans

讨论计划 tǎolùn jìhuà making plans / discussing plans

What to expect: Speakers organise an activity, event, or schedule together.

Useful phrases:

我们什么时候出发？(When do we set off?)
我觉得我们可以先……再……(I think we can first… then…)
你负责……，我来负责……(You handle…, I’ll handle…)
这个计划听起来不错！(This plan sounds good!)

11. 4 解决问题 Solving a Problem

解决问题 jiějué wèntí solving a problem

What to expect: A problem or conflict is raised, and the speakers work toward a solution.

Useful phrases:

我们应该冷静地想一想。(We should calmly think about this.)
我觉得可以这样解决……(I think we can solve it this way…)
最重要的是……(The most important thing is…)
我们先……，然后再……(Let’s first…, then…)

12. 5 感谢与道歉 Thanking and Apologising

感谢 gǎnxiè to thank 道歉 dàoqiàn to apologise

Thanking — useful phrases:

非常感谢你的帮忙！(Thank you so much for your help!)
有你的帮助，我轻松多了。(With your help, I feel so much more at ease.)
你真的帮了我一个大忙。(You’ve really done me a great favour.)

Responding to thanks:

不客气，这是我应该做的。(You’re welcome, it’s what I should do.)
没关系，互相帮助嘛！(It’s nothing — we help each other!)

Apologising — useful phrases:

对不起，是我的错。(I’m sorry, it was my fault.)
真的很抱歉，我下次会注意。(I’m truly sorry, I’ll be more careful next time.)

Responding to an apology:

没关系，下次注意就好了。(It’s okay, just be more careful next time.)
我不怪你，大家都会犯错的。(I don’t blame you — everyone makes mistakes.)

5. 回应技巧 Response Patterns

13. 1 不只说"好"或"不好" Don’t Just Say “Yes” or “No”

不只说"好"或"不好" bù zhǐ shuō hǎo huò bù hǎo don’t just say “good” or “not good”

A one-word or two-word response will lose marks. Expand your answer to show understanding and engagement.

Weak (loses marks)	Strong (earns full marks)
好。	好的，我一定会在明天下午之前把作业交给你。
不行。	对不起，我今天下午有补习，没办法一起去，不如我们改成星期六？
知道了。	谢谢老师的提醒，我下次一定会把名字写在作业本上。

Formula for a strong response:

[Agreement/Disagreement] + [Reason or Detail] + [Follow-up action or question]

14. 2 回应问题的结构 Structure for Answering Questions

When the speaker asks you a question, your response should:

Address the question directly — don’t ignore what was asked
Give a reason or explanation — why do you think so?
(Optional) Ask back or move the conversation forward — keep it natural

Example:

Question: 你觉得我们的节目应该表演什么？ Weak: 唱歌。 Strong: 我觉得我们可以表演话剧，因为班上很多同学喜欢演戏，而且话剧可以让大家更投入地参与。

6. 实用开头语 Useful Response Starters

These phrases help you begin your response naturally and score marks for appropriate language use.

开头语 Starter	拼音 Pīnyīn	English Meaning	When to Use
我觉得……	wǒ juéde	I feel / I think…	Sharing opinions
我认为……	wǒ rènwéi	I think / I believe…	Giving views (slightly more formal)
当然可以	dāngrán kěyǐ	Of course, sure	Agreeing to help
我建议……	wǒ jiànyì	I suggest…	Giving advice
没关系	méi guānxi	It’s okay / Never mind	Responding to apology
不客气	bù kèqi	You’re welcome	Responding to thanks
你放心	nǐ fàngxīn	Don’t worry / Rest assured	Reassuring someone
不如我们……	bùrú wǒmen	How about we…	Proposing an alternative
其实……	qíshí	Actually…	Clarifying or correcting gently
我明白了	wǒ míngbái le	I understand now	Acknowledging explanation
真的吗？	zhēn de ma	Really?	Showing surprise (casual)
没问题	méi wèntí	No problem	Casual agreement
谢谢你的提醒	xièxiè nǐ de tíxǐng	Thank you for reminding me	Responding to a reminder
对不起，是我不好	duìbuqǐ, shì wǒ bù hǎo	I’m sorry, it was my fault	Taking responsibility

7. 长度要求 Length Requirements

长度 chángdù length

要求 Requirement	说明 Explanation
每格 Per blank	Write 1 to 2 complete sentences
最少 Minimum	Must be a complete thought — not a fragment
最多 Maximum	Do not write a paragraph — stay focused and relevant
字数参考 Reference	Aim for 15 to 35 characters per response

Remember: Quality over quantity. One excellent sentence beats three rambling ones.

8. 语法提示 Grammar Reminders

语法 yǔfǎ grammar

These three particles appear frequently in natural dialogue. Use them correctly to sound natural and earn marks.

15. 1 吧 — for Suggestions and Gentle Proposals

吧 ba suggestion particle

Used at the end of a sentence to make a suggestion or check agreement softly.

Example	Meaning
我们明天去图书馆吧。	Let’s go to the library tomorrow.
你先休息一下吧。	Why don’t you rest first?
这样做比较好吧？	This way is better, don’t you think?

Do NOT use 吧 when making a firm statement or giving a command.

16. 2 呢 — for Soft Questions and Continuation

呢 ne soft question particle

Used to ask a follow-up question or redirect the same question back, often with a gentle, interested tone.

Example	Meaning
你呢？你有什么看法？	What about you? What do you think?
那我们怎么办呢？	So what shall we do then?
他呢？他来不来？	What about him? Is he coming?

17. 3 了 — for Completed Actions

了 le completion particle

Used after a verb to show that an action has been completed or that a change has taken place.

Example	Meaning
我已经做完作业了。	I’ve already finished my homework.
她明白了。	She understood (now).
我们买了所有的材料。	We bought all the materials.

Common mistake: Forgetting 了 when describing a completed action, making the sentence sound unfinished.

9. 练习题 Practice Dialogue Sets

Complete each dialogue by writing appropriate responses in the blanks. Model answers with annotations follow each set.

练习一 Practice Set 1 — 请求帮助 Asking for Help

Context: Two classmates, 明明 and 小华, talking during recess.

明明： 小华，你数学学得很好，我有几道题不太明白，你可以帮我讲解一下吗？

小华： (1)

明明： 太好了！是这几道关于分数的题目，我总是算错。

小华： (2)

明明： 我试过了，但每次都忘记通分这个步骤。

小华： (3)

明明： 谢谢你，小华！有你帮忙，我放心多了。

小华： (4)

Model Answers — Practice Set 1

(1) 小华’s response to being asked for help:

Model Answer: 当然可以！你把题目拿来，我们一起看看，哪里不明白我来帮你解释。

Annotation: Begins with 当然可以 (one of the key starter phrases), then shows willingness with a follow-up action. Does not just say 好 — gives a specific offer.

(2) 小华’s response after seeing the fractions problems:

Model Answer: 分数题其实不难，你要记住做加法和减法之前，分母要先一样，这叫做通分。

Annotation: Directly addresses the problem (fractions), gives a concrete explanation with the key term 通分. This shows contextual relevance and substance.

(3) 小华’s response after learning 明明 forgets to find the common denominator:

Model Answer: 没关系，你可以在做题时先写下"通分"两个字，提醒自己不要忘记，多做几次就会记住了。

Annotation: Uses 没关系 to be encouraging, then gives a practical suggestion, and ends with positive reinforcement. This is warm and helpful — appropriate for a friend.

(4) 小华’s response to being thanked:

Model Answer: 不客气！我们是同学，互相帮助是应该的，有不懂的随时来找我。

Annotation: Uses 不客气 (key response to thanks), gives a reason (同学互相帮助), and offers continued help — a complete, warm, friendly reply.

练习二 Practice Set 2 — 讨论计划 Making Plans

Context: 老师 (Teacher) and 班长 (Class Monitor) 小云 planning a class event.

老师： 小云，下个月我们学校有文化节，我们班需要准备一个表演节目，你有什么想法吗？

小云： (1)

老师： 话剧是个好主意，不过你觉得同学们愿意参与吗？

小云： (2)

老师： 那你打算怎么分配工作呢？

小云： (3)

老师： 你安排得很周到，好的，就按你说的来做吧。

小云： (4)

Model Answers — Practice Set 2

(1) 小云’s suggestion for the cultural festival:

Model Answer: 老师，我建议我们可以表演一个话剧，因为话剧可以让更多同学参与，而且内容也比较容易让观众看懂。

Annotation: Uses 我建议 (key starter), gives two reasons to support the suggestion — shows mature thinking. Polite tone appropriate for student speaking to teacher.

(2) 小云’s response about whether classmates will participate:

Model Answer: 我相信同学们一定愿意的，上次我问过几位同学，他们都说很感兴趣，我可以再去征求更多人的意见。

Annotation: Expresses confidence (我相信……一定), backs it up with evidence (已问过同学), and proactively offers next steps. Does not just say 他们愿意。

(3) 小云’s plan for distributing work:

Model Answer: 我打算让喜欢表演的同学负责演出，擅长画画的同学负责布景，我自己来负责统筹和联络工作。

Annotation: Gives a structured, detailed plan with three roles clearly assigned. Shows leadership — appropriate for class monitor speaking to teacher. Uses 负责 naturally.

(4) 小云’s response to the teacher’s approval:

Model Answer: 谢谢老师！我一定会认真负责，希望我们班的演出能为学校的文化节增光添彩。

Annotation: Starts with thanks to teacher, commits to the role, and ends with a positive aspiration (增光添彩). Formal and enthusiastic — perfect student-to-teacher register.

练习三 Practice Set 3 — 感谢与道歉 Thanking and Apologising

Context: 妈妈 (Mother) and daughter 恩恩 talking at home.

妈妈： 恩恩，你今天把房间打扫得干干净净的，妈妈很高兴。

恩恩： (1)

妈妈： 不过，我发现你把妈妈的书放错地方了，以后要注意。

恩恩： (2)

妈妈： 没关系，你有这份心意妈妈已经很感动了。明天有什么计划吗？

恩恩： (3)

妈妈： 听起来不错，不过记得早点回来，我们晚上一家人一起吃饭。

恩恩： (4)

Model Answers — Practice Set 3

(1) 恩恩’s response to her mother’s praise:

Model Answer: 妈妈，这是我应该做的。您平时那么忙，我想帮您分担一些家务。

Annotation: Humble and warm — does not just say 谢谢. Gives a genuine reason (妈妈平时很忙), which shows thoughtfulness. Uses 您 to show respect to parent.

(2) 恩恩’s apology for misplacing the books:

Model Answer: 对不起，妈妈，是我太粗心了，下次我一定会先问清楚再动您的东西。

Annotation: Uses 对不起, takes full responsibility (太粗心了), and gives a specific commitment for improvement. Does not make excuses.

(3) 恩恩’s plan for the next day:

Model Answer: 我明天打算和小敏一起去图书馆温习功课，下午可能还会去书店看看有没有好书。

Annotation: Gives a concrete and reasonable plan with two activities. This is natural conversation — appropriate level of detail for a child talking to a parent.

(4) 恩恩’s response to her mother’s reminder:

Model Answer: 好的，妈妈，我知道了，我会在六点之前回来的，您放心。

Annotation: Acknowledges the reminder, gives a specific time (not just 我知道了), and ends with 您放心 to reassure the parent. Uses 您 consistently for proper register.

练习四 Practice Set 4 — 提建议 Giving Advice

Context: Two friends, 阿强 and 志明, talking on the phone.

阿强： 志明，我最近睡眠很差，每天晚上都睡不着，白天上课也没精神，怎么办呢？

志明： (1)

阿强： 你说得有道理，可是我每晚睡前都会玩手机，感觉没有手机就睡不着。

志明： (2)

阿强： 嗯，我可以试试，还有别的方法吗？

志明： (3)

阿强： 谢谢你，志明，你给了我很多好主意，我今晚就开始试试。

志明： (4)

Model Answers — Practice Set 4

(1) 志明’s initial advice about poor sleep:

Model Answer: 我觉得你应该养成规律的作息，每天尽量在同一个时间上床睡觉，而且睡前不要做太刺激的活动。

Annotation: Opens with 我觉得 (key starter), gives two specific pieces of advice. Substantive and genuinely helpful — not generic.

(2) 志明’s advice about the phone habit:

Model Answer: 我建议你睡前一小时就把手机放到房间外面，刚开始可能不习惯，但几天后你就会发现睡眠改善了。

Annotation: Uses 我建议, acknowledges the difficulty (刚开始可能不习惯), then gives a positive outlook. Shows empathy — natural between friends.

(3) 志明’s additional suggestion:

Model Answer: 你还可以在睡前喝一杯温牛奶，或者做几个深呼吸，让自己放松，这些方法都对睡眠有帮助。

Annotation: Gives two more concrete suggestions, uses 都 to summarise. Practical and relevant — stays on topic.

(4) 志明’s encouraging response:

Model Answer: 加油，阿强！希望你早日恢复好的睡眠，有什么需要帮忙的尽管说。

Annotation: Encouraging and warm (加油 is casual, appropriate for friends), gives positive wishes, and offers further help. Natural and complete.

练习五 Practice Set 5 — 解决问题 Solving a Problem

Context: 班长 (Class Monitor) 小杰 and classmate 美玲 discussing a group project issue.

小杰： 美玲，我们小组的科学项目要后天交，但是陈明说他那部分还没有做完，你说我们怎么办？

美玲： (1)

小杰： 我也想这样做，不过他说他家里最近有些事，所以耽误了。

美玲： (2)

小杰： 这个方法不错，我们可以一人帮他做一部分，这样也快一些。

美玲： (3)

小杰： 说得对，以后我们要互相提醒，不能让同一件事再发生。

美玲： (4)

Model Answers — Practice Set 5

(1) 美玲’s initial response to the problem:

Model Answer: 我觉得我们应该先和陈明谈一谈，了解他的情况，看看他还剩多少工作没做完，再想办法。

Annotation: Calm and problem-solving oriented — not blaming anyone. Suggests a logical first step (understand the situation before acting). Uses 我觉得 appropriately.

(2) 美玲’s response after learning Chen Ming had family issues:

Model Answer: 原来如此，那我们不应该怪他，我们可以把他剩下的工作分一分，每人多帮一点，这样应该来得及。

Annotation: Shows understanding (原来如此), is empathetic (不应该怪他), then pivots to a concrete solution. Demonstrates maturity and teamwork.

(3) 美玲’s response when Xiao Jie agrees to the plan:

Model Answer: 好，我们今天放学后就去找陈明，让他告诉我们还有哪些内容，然后我们马上分工开始做。

Annotation: Agrees and immediately adds a specific time and action plan. Shows initiative — does not just say 好 and stop there.

(4) 美玲’s response to Xiao Jie’s reflection on the lesson learned:

Model Answer: 对，我认为以后做小组作业要先制定一个时间表，每个人按时完成自己的部分，这样就不会出现这种情况了。

Annotation: Uses 我认为 (key starter), proposes a preventive measure (时间表 / timetable), and explains why it would work. Shows forward thinking and closes the conversation naturally.

10. 常见错误 Common Errors to Avoid

常见错误 chángjiàn cuòwù common errors

18. 1 回答跑题 Off-topic Responses

跑题 pǎotí going off-topic

Error: Writing a response that does not connect to what was just said.

Context: 你今天身体好些了吗？ Wrong: 我今天吃了面包和牛奶。(Talks about food, not health) Correct: 好多了，谢谢你的关心，我昨晚早点睡，现在感觉舒服多了。

Fix: Before writing, re-read the line immediately before your blank. Your answer must respond directly to that line.

19. 2 回答太短 Responses That Are Too Short

太短 tài duǎn too short

Error: Writing only one or two words — this will lose marks.

Wrong: 知道了。/ 好的。/ 明白。 Correct: 知道了，我下午三点准时到，有什么需要带的东西请告诉我。

Fix: Use the formula: [Key response] + [Reason / Detail] + [Action or follow-up].

20. 3 语气不对 Wrong Register

语气不对 yǔqì bù duì wrong tone/register

Error: Using casual language when speaking to a teacher or parent, or overly formal language between close friends.

Context: Student replying to teacher’s praise Wrong: 没事啦，小意思！(Too casual — sounds disrespectful) Correct: 谢谢老师的鼓励，我会继续努力的。

Fix: Always identify the relationship first. Adjust your word choices and sentence structures accordingly.

21. 4 错别字 Wrong Characters

错别字 cuòbiézì wrong/incorrect characters

Error: Writing a character that looks or sounds similar but has a different meaning.

Common Confusion	Correct Usage
在 vs 再	我再来（again）/ 我在这里（here）
的 vs 得 vs 地	她跑得很快 / 美丽的花 / 慢慢地走
做 vs 作	做作业（do homework）/ 作文（composition）
带 vs 戴	带东西（bring things）/ 戴帽子（wear a hat）
带 vs 代	带路（lead the way）/ 代替（substitute for）

Fix: When unsure, choose a different, simpler word that you are confident about. Never guess with characters.

22. 5 句子不完整 Incomplete Sentences

句子不完整 jùzi bù wánzhěng incomplete sentences

Error: Writing a sentence that is missing a subject or verb.

Wrong: 因为明天有考试。(Starts with 因为 but no main clause — incomplete) Correct: 因为明天有考试，所以我今晚要认真温习。

Fix: Every sentence needs a subject and a verb. If you use 因为, always pair it with 所以.

11. 考前复习清单 Pre-Exam Checklist

Before submitting your Paper 2, check each blank against this list:

[ ] Did I read the full dialogue before writing? Do I understand the topic and relationship?
[ ] Does my response directly address what the previous speaker said?
[ ] Is my register appropriate — formal with teachers/parents, casual with friends?
[ ] Did I write at least one complete sentence (not just a word or phrase)?
[ ] Did I use a variety of sentence starters (not the same phrase for every blank)?
[ ] Are my characters correct — no 错别字?
[ ] Did I use grammar particles correctly — 吧 for suggestions, 呢 for soft questions, 了 for completed actions?
[ ] Does the conversation flow naturally from start to finish when read aloud?

12. 快速参考卡 Quick Reference Card

Cut this out or memorise for exam day!

开头语 RESPONSE STARTERS
我觉得……        我认为……        我建议……
当然可以          没关系            不客气
你放心            没问题            不如我们……

语气助词 PARTICLES
吧 → suggestion / soft agreement
呢 → soft question / redirect
了 → completed action

关系→语气 RELATIONSHIP → REGISTER
朋友 Friends         → 随意 Casual
学生→老师 Student→Teacher → 尊重 Respectful
孩子→家长 Child→Parent  → 有礼 Polite

回答公式 ANSWER FORMULA
[回应 Response] + [原因 Reason] + [行动 Action]

Study notes prepared for P6 PSLE Chinese 2026 Syllabus — 完成对话 (Dialogue Completion)