ADARSH BAL NIKETAN SEN. SEC.

SCHOOL
CLASS XI
ADVERTISEMENTS
The word ADVETISEMENT is defined as a public announcement for promoting products, services and jobs. It also raises
public awareness through quick dissemination of information. This short writing skill deals with only newspaper
advertisements which fall into two broad categories:
ADVERTISEMENTS
CLASSIFIED NON CLASSIFIED
1. SITUATION VACANT/ WANTED COMMERCIAL / DISPLAY
2. SALE/ PURCHASE OF --------a) PROPERTY b) VEHICLES c) HOUSE HOLD GOODS ETC.
3. Missing person/ pet animal
4. Lost and found
5. Education
6. Travels and tours
7. Matrimonial
IMPORTANT SPECIFICATIONS FOR CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
It should be enclosed in a box.
Short sentences and catchy words.
Language used should be simple formal, factual and concise.
Only relevant information should be given.
The contact name, address and phone number of the person should be mentioned.
Should be written in 50 words.
Points to remember :
Use heading-Situation Vacant/Wanted Pay scale and perks of the post concerned
Begin with Wanted or Required Mode of applying and whom to apply
Mention name of the employee with address Deadline/last date for submission of application
Mention the number of posts lying vacant Contact address and phone number of contact
Mention required age limit and minimum qualification person/authority.
(educational and professional)
EXAMPLE ADVERTISEMENT
1. On behalf of the principal of your school, draft a classified advertisement inviting application for some posts of
teachers lying vacant and to be filled soon.
SITUATION VACANT
DAV Public School, Shastri Park, Delhi-31, requires 2 PGTs in English against permanent post. Only experienced and
highly qualified candidates with linguistic fluency need to apply. Salary commensurate to experience and
professional achievements. Attend Walk-in interview with resume, attested testimonials and passport size
photographs on Monday, 16th May20XX, at 9:00 AM in Principal’s office. No TA/DA admissible.
2. You are in need of a job. Draft a classified advertisement offering your services.

SITUATION WANTED
An electronics and communication engineer, male, 25 years, looking for a suitable job in or around Delhi in an electronics
or communications company offering good working environment and growth opportunity. The candidate has good
communication skills, is open to correction and continued professional development. He is available for interview with a
notice of 72 hours.
Contact:- +91-999999XXXX or write to [email protected]
3. Samta International school Gurugram requires cricket and hokey coaches. Draft a suitable advertisement in not more
than 50 words for the situation Vacant column of ‘The Times of India’ stating requirements regarding age,
qualification, experience etc. You are the principal of the school.
SITUATION VACANT
Wanted cricket and hockey coaches for Samta International School, Gurugram. The coaches should have played at national
level in their respective games. They should be between 30-45 years of age, having minimum experience of five years in
similar capacity. Interested candidates may appear for interview on 20th of this month with their testimonials before the
principal Salary no bar for deserving candidates
4. You are Ragini / Rajesh living at Dharma Apartments N-99, Sector-13, Rohini Delhi. You are well qualified in teaching
Maths to XI and XII class. Draft an advertisement seeking job to be published in local daily in 50 words.
SITUATION WANTED
Available a well qualified and experienced professional having Post Graduate degree in Maths, willing to teach Maths to XI
and XII Class in the evening between 4pm to 8 pm, moderate charges. Guaranteed result above 98% in the subject
Contact Ragini / Rajesh, Dharma Apartments, N-99, Sector-13, Rohini, Delhi or Contact No. 9868xxxxxx

SALE AND PURCHASE OF VEHICLE:

Points to Remember :
· Begin with For sale/ Purchase or Available/wanted · Condition, mileage, Tyres, CNG/Petrol/Diesel, non
· Model no. accidental,
· Brand · Pollution certificate, Insurance
· Colour, Accessories (A/C, Mats, Music system, sun · Expected price
roof etc.) · Contact address, Phone no.
5. You are Vaishnav/Vaishali, a car dealer at Durga. Automobiles kirti Nagar. You want to sell a second hand XUV 500
that has come to your showroom. Draft an advertisement in 50 words to be published in a national daily newspaper.
FOR SALE
Available a second hand silver colour Mahindra XUV 500 model 2019 for sale having leather seat Covers, new Tyres, AC
Fitted. Single hand driven, non accidental, mileage is 9 kms/ lt documents intact, Insurance and PUC done. Prices
Negotiable. Contact Vaishnav, Durge Automobiles, Kirti Nagar. Ph no 9868xxxxxx

FOR PURCHASE
Wanted a second hand black colour diesel wagon R , should not be more than 3 years old, should have leather seat
covers A/C and stereo fitted. Mileage should not be less than 8kms/lt, should be insured, documents essential. Single
hand driven and non accidental would be preferred, prices negotiable. Contact Amita, phone No 9917xxxxxx between 5-
8pm on weekends.
SALE /PURCHASE OF HOUSEHOLD/OFFICE GOODS
Points to rememher : · Material in case of furniture
· Begin with available/ wanted · Prices offered / expected
· Brand / Article and year of manufacturing · Contact address and phone no.
· General condition of the item
6. You are going abroad. You want to sell your household items. Draft an advertisement in not more than 50 words to be
published in a local daily. You are Aman/Amna living at 432, East of Kailash, New Delhi.
FOR SALE
Available a LG LED TV 70 inches, Samsung refrigerator 360 lt, HITACHI 5 star AC 1.5 ton, dishwasher, IFB Microwave,
Durian 5 seater leather Sofa set for inmediate Sale. All items are in good and working condition, prices negotiable.
Owner going abroad. Interested parties may Contact Aman / Amna, East of kailash,432, New Delhi, Ph.No.
9871xxxxxx
 TO LET / ON RENT
Points to remember : 4. Surrounding
1. Begin with Wanted or Available. 5. Facilities
2. Type and Size of accomodation, no of rooms. 6. Expected rent
3. Location 7. Contact address, telephone number
7 . You want to let out a portion of your newly constructed independent house. Write an advertisement to be
published in the TO LET Column of ‘The Hindustan Times’

TO LET
Available for rent, second floor of a newly constructed house in Vikas Puri, Delhi, Two bedrooms with attached bath, a
spacious drawing room, Modular kitchen, Wood work done, sun facing, walking distance from metro station and market,
rent negotiable, contact Amit 9871xxxxxx
SALE AND PURCHASE OF PROPERTY:
Points to remember: Use adjectives like airy, well ventilated, fully
Begin with For Sale/ purchase or Available/Wanted furnished, brand new, newly constructed,
Type of house (Flat, Independent floor/ house/ office well furnished
etc.) Company or Bank lease preferred
Size of floor, No. of rooms etc Expected price- Rs. XXXXXXXXXfixed/ negotiable
Surrounding centrally located, park facing, near by Contact address and phone no
market, school, hospital, bank etc.
.
8. Your aunt, emigrating to Canada wants to put up a classified advertisement to dispose off her flat before she
leaves. Draft a suitable advertisement putting her flat on sale.
FOR SALE
Available a luxury flat with 3 bedroom, drawing / dining and servant room, sun facing fully ventilated, laminated
wooden flooring, wardrobes in all rooms, modular kitchen available for sale at affordable price in Greater Noida.
Ground floor, adjoining to reputed schools and hotels, personal car parking Ideal for both investment and living. Owner
migrating abroad.
9. You want to purchase a floor. Draft an advertisement for a newspaper detailing your requirement, affordability and
other preferences.
FOR PURCHASE
Wanted a floor in North Delhi, with three bedrooms, drawing room and a study room. Ground / first floor preferred.
Price around 30-35 lakhs. Free hold and clear from all legal angles.Owner may contact: Rohit/ Rohini - (99999XXXXX) at
12, Shankar Road, New Delhi.
LOST AND FOUND
Points to remember:
Begin with Lost / Found For lost all details whereas for found, keep strategic
Brief physical description - Name of the object/ details undisclosed for authenticity verification of the
article, brand, colour, size, condition etc. claimant
When/Where lost/found Contact address and Phone no.
Reward / incentive, if any
10. You lost some important documents the other day. You want to apply for duplicate documents for which you
need to publish a public notice in a newspaper. Draft an advertisement giving details about the lost document.
LOST!
Lost my property documents of flat no 12, Sun Tower, Rohini on 21st April 20XX somewhere between Tees Hazari
Courtand Azadpur Mandi around 11 am. The documents include allotment letter, payment schedule and sale
agreement. If
 found, please contact 2356140000(M). Token reward for the informer/finder.

11. . While travelling in a bus you found some certificates, a wallet and some jewellery in a bag. You found no contact
details of the owner in the bag. Draft an advertisement to be published in a local newspaper.
FOUND!
Found a bag with some certificates, a wallet and some jewellery items on 21st Jan. in Central Park, Rohini. Whosoever
has lost it may claim the same by providing authentic proof of ownership. In case of no claim within a week, the bag will
be submitted to Mayapuri police station. Contact: Sanchay at 9999XXXXXX.
MISSING PERSON/ PET ANIMAL
Points to remember: Begin with Missing For Animal- Name, breed, colour of fur, of skin, other
Physical Description distinct feature/mark
For Person- Name, age, sex, height, complexion, built, Since when and from where missing
clothes and other striking Reward/ message if any
identification feature(s) Contact address and phone no.
12. Your brother has been missing from his home for the last two days. Draft anadvertisement for a newspaper
providing necessary details and offer of a reward to informer.
PERSON MISSING
Deepak Kumar, 14 years, 5’3" fair complexion, average built, wearing black striped shirt and blue
jeans, injury scar over left eye brow, missing since 1st April 20XXfrom Nand Nagri Delhi. Informer
will be duly rewarded.
Contact: SHO Nand Nagri Police station or call at 9999XXXXXX.
CHANGE OF NAME
Points to remember: Name now acquired / adopted
Begin with I, XYZ son/daughter of Reason for the change if any
Present name Calling attention of the public, relatives and friends
Father’s / Husband’s name, address. for future use
13. You are Renu Sharma but after marriage you wish to add your middle name. Draft a suitable advertisement,
declaring/ notifying the change of your name.
CHANGE OF NAME
I, Renu Sharma daughter of Ram Sharma, resident of 31, Judge Colony, Delhi-01 hereby declare that I have changed
my name to Renu Shankar Sharma after my marriage to Sachin Shankar son of Mr. Om Shankar of Delhi. All
concerned are requested to note for all future purposes and address me by my new name.
MATRIMONIAL
Points to Remember Working/Non working/Income
Beauty and looks of the girl/ boy Caste/ Religion/ Community
Complexion/Age/height Family background
Upbringing and manners Desired details of the prospective match
Education Contact address and Phone no.
14. Your sister Suji is of marriageable age. You belong to Roman Catholic Religion. On behalf ofyour parents draft a
suitable advertisement inviting a suitable match for her.
BRIDEGROOM WANTED
The family of Suji,23/5’8", Roman Catholic, slim, cultured, smart, radiologist working in a super specialty hospital in New
Delhi seeks compatible match, preferably 26/6', fair complexioned, doctor, IAS, IFS officer with strong Christian values.
Write with full particulars to Post Box XXXX, Times of India, New Delhi-01.
TOURS AND TRAVEL
Points to remember:
Begin with Tours & Travel Accommodation, Food and mode of transport
Name of the travel company/ agency Visa Requirements and assistance in Visa,if required
Tours/cruises/sight-seeing offered Booking period
Duration and dates of tours Contact address including email, phone no. and
Package for individuals/ couples/ group including website.
discounts
15. Your uncle has just established a tour and travel company and needs a classified advertisement to popularize it.
Draft an advertisement giving all necessary details.
TOURS AND TRAVEL
Holidays Tours & Travel, India’s most trusted name in domestic and overseas travel. Contact for air tickets, tour packages,
hotel, resort and cab booking. Book online and avail 20% discount on hotel room tarrifs anywhere in India. Try once trust
forever. Special pilgrimage packages available. Visit our website www.holidays.com or call toll free number
1800-444-XXXX.

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS/ LANGUAGE COURSES/ HOBBY CLASSES

Points to remember: Qualification and experience of tutor
Begin with coaching/ courses/classes/tutors/tutorial Environment and facilities
available Success/result graph/track
Name of the institution charges/ fees/ package
Classes, subject, courses, exams/competitions Eligibility criteria
16. You want to launch a tuition center from class X to XII. Draft a classified advertisement with all relevant details.
TUITION
Available online/Skype/ home based tutor for all the subjects for classes X to XII CBSE/ ICSE. One to one personalized
coaching with special emphasis on concept formation, higher order thinking, application and problem solving. Regular tests
and feedback. Hourly classes -three days a week. Affordable fee. For bright future, register now. Visit careerwise.com or
call toll free number- 1800-256-XXXX 24X7 from anywhere in India.