ADVERTISEMENTS


ADVERTISEMENTS
Points to Remember
(a) Types (i) Classified (ii) Display
Classified Advertisements are covered through different headings :
-Property/Tolet/For sale/Accommodation available:
– Employments-Situation vacant/jobs wanted/lost and Found/Vehicles/Pets and Kennels.
– Educational/Missing Persons/Language courses/Hobby classes.
– Utility services : Packers and Movers/Tour and Travels
– Vehicles : For sale
– Tenders
(b) How to write a Classified Advertisement
– Write in a box
-Specify the category of the advertisement.
– Educational, To Let/ For Sale etc.
– Be brief, give only relevant information.
– Information in abbreviated and short forms is acceptable.
– Must mention contact address and telephone no.
– Classified advertisements should not be spread out but should be written in running
lines.
– Language-formal and concise, not in complete sentence.
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
FOR SALE
Property
-Details of the kind of house (Flat/ independent house/ first floor/ farm house).
– Details about surroundings-centrally located, facing park, near railway station, airport/shopping complex.
– Covered area and kind of colony-posh colony.
– Details of inside of the house : no of rooms, drawing-cum-dining, kitchen, baths,
servant quarters, garage, lawn etc.
– Use adjectives like airy, well-ventilated, fully furnished, brand new, newly constructed etc.
– Whether to be given on company lease.
– Expected rent/ price.
– Contact address and telephone number; e-mail address.
– Begin with ‘Available’ if you are to selllet out your house.
– Begin with ‘Wanted’ if you require an accommodation on rent/for purchase
Heading: FOR SALE
Type size floor, No. of rooms : For sale, Dilshad Garden DDA Flat MIG, First floor, two Bedrooms with attached Baths, Drawing and Dining with two balconies.
Other Attractions : Well furnished, airy, East and park facing.
Location/surrounding : Nearby market, school, hospital and Bank, Metro and bus stand. Best
location.
Selling Price : Price Negotiable.
Contact Details : Om Properties, H Block, Dilshad Garden or Ring : ……….
SALE : MOTOR VEHICLES
– Model No., Year of manufacturing, colour.
Colour, Accessories (new seat cover, new mats, stereo etc.).
-Single-hand driven, good condition, non-accidental, mileage, mat, invite for test drive.
-Paper-Insurance papers, pollution under control certificate.
-Expected price
-Contact address, telephone number.
FOR SALE (HOUSEHOLD / OFFICE GOODS)
-Item name, Brand name and year of manufacturing.
– Gereral condition-excellent working condition, looks brand new etc.
– Reasonable Price
-Reason for selling
Specify material in case of furniture
– Contact address and telephone no. Also mention the day and time on which to contact.
Q.You want to sell off some household items at a reasonable rate. Draft onadvertisement for local daily giving necessary details.
Heading : HOUSEHOLD GOODS FOR SALE
Beginning : Available Household goods for sale as per the details
Item Name and Brand : (a) LG fully automatic Washing Machine, model splash 2006.
(b) Samsumg Colour TV. 21” with remote control;
General Condition : Excellent working condition.
Specific Details : (c) Brand new furniture of Teak Wood five seater sofa set, six seater dining
table and double bed with box.
Reason: owner going abroad
Selling Price : At very reasonable price,
Contact Details : A.B. Singh 43/1, B Block, Dilshad Garden or ring 9212734510.
TO LET
Details of kind of house (plot/Flat/ independent house)
Details of Location and surroundings
Details of no. of rooms, kitchen, garage and lawn, etc.
Rent expected, Bank and company Lease preferred.
Contact address and telephone number (can give an e-mail address)
ACCOMMODATION WANTED
• Accommodation required : No. of rooms, size, floor
• Location and surrounding : area, colony, facilities • Contact Add. (Ph. No.)
1. You want to purchase an independent house in a posh area. Draft a suitable advertisement under the classified column. ‘Accommodation Wanted’ giving your requirements and capacity to pay.
Heading :ACCOMMODATION WANTED
Beginning : Required a newly built independent house in a posh area of East Delhi,
Type size and No. of rooms : Having three bed rooms with attached baths, drawing and dining
along with modular kitchen, well ventilated.
Facility : Fully furnished, 24 hrs. Electricity and drinking water, parking.
Location and Surrounding : East and Park facing, nearby school, Bank and shopping complex,
Rent Offered : Rent offered 5 thousand per month.
Contact Details : Mr. R.V. Singh. Mob. : ………………………….
MISSING PERSON/PET ANIMALS
– Name. age, sex of Child/ Person/ Pet.
– Built – tall/ medium/ slim/ fat etc.
– Height (person).
– Complexion, colour of hair, eyes (Person).
– Specify when he/ she was seen last and in which clothes.
– Any particular mark/scar or characteristic which will help in locating the person.
– Specify any message/ reward.
– Contact – name/ address/
– Pet (specific) – breed, colour of fur/skin etc.
1. You are the sister of a boy who has been missing from his home for the last two days. Draft an advertisement under the caption ‘Missing’ for a local newspaper provide necessary details and also offer a reward.
Heading : MISSING PERSON
Name and Age : Missing a boy, Suresh Kumar, 14 years old, 5”3’
Physical Description : Wheatish complexion, average built. Wearing white T-shirt and blue jeans.
Identifying Features : Specks, cut mark over the right eye brow.
Missing Details : since 4.8.2010 from Central Market Lajpat Nagar at 4.30 p.m.
Reward if any : Informer will be duly rewarded.
Contact Details : Inform Lajpat Nagar Police Station or ring : …………………
Q.Your lovely Cat named Tessa is missing since 5th Aug. 2010. Draft an advertisement under the “Missing” Column of a local daily newspaper providing all details in about 50 words.
Heading : MISSING PET
Physical description : Missing, our beautiful lovely cat TessaWhite brown fur, 1 year old, with a red ribbon around the neck.
Missing Details : Since 5th Aug, 2010 from the Central Park of Dilshad Garden.
Contact Details : Kindly inform Mr. A.B. Singh if found.
Reward : To be rewarded. Ring : ……………
MATRIMONIALS
Begin with wanted/Alliance or proposals invited.
Write in box seeking details regarding the girl/boy.
. Education/ professional quailfications
Service/profession income
Age, height, complexion, built
Caste/ sub-caste – religion
Qualities sought in partner
End with Box No. c/o the Daily
Words/Expressions that may be used for a
GIRL
Words /Expressions that may be used for a
BOY
1.Homely
2.Slim
3.Smart
4. Beautiful
5.Convent educated
6. Fair-complexioned
7.Sharp –featured
8.Charming
9. Sociable
10.Gracious
11.Well settled
12Cultured
13. Pretty
1.Well settled
2. Well qualified
3.Pleasing personality
4.Tall
5. Handsome
6.Good natured
7. Cultured
8.From business family
9.Non smoker
10 Teetotaler
11. High status family
12.Fair l
13. Wheatish
Q.After completing his M.B.A. from reputed University, your son is working as a manager in an M.N.C. in Noida. He wants to marry a beautiful, educated, well cultured girl, Draft an advertisement for the “Matrimonial” For Bride of a national newspaper.
Heading : BRIDE WANTED
Beginning : PQM invited for.
Physical description : 26 years, 5’8” tall, handsome.
Academic and Professional : M.B.A from IIM, very well settled in an M.N.C. in Noida, having a
package of 15 Lakh per annum.
Caste and Religion : belongs to a well cultured Brahmin family.
Requirement : Seeks a very beautiful, charming, slim girl, Caste no bar,
Contact Details : Contact No. ……………………
LOST AND FOUND (NEWSPAPERS/SCHOOL NOTICE-BOARD)
  1. Essential Details.
  2. Use the word ‘Lost’ or ‘Found’ at the beginning so that it is clear whether the article/object has been lost or found.
  3. Name of the Object/article lost or found.
  4. Brand. Colour, condition – VIP, brown, leather bag.
  5. Where/when – in a bus, school
  6. What time –
  7. Reward/ Contact.
  8. For Lost’ give all the details whereas for ‘Found’ the details need not be given
completely.
Q.You have lost your bag in Metro between Uttam Nagar and Dwarka while going for an interview. It contains a file having important certificates. Draft an advertisementfora national daily under column ‘Lost and Found’ in not more than 50 words.
LOST
Lost a black VIP Bag, 16” × 20” in Metro between Uttam Nagar & Dwarka on 24 Jan. 2011 at 9:40 a.m. Contains valuable documents including Certificates for graduation and post graduation. Urgently required for interview. Suitable reward promised. If found kindly contact Arjun, 245, Lawrence Road, New Delhi, Phone 9597994457.
SITUATION VACANT
Name of Employer with address.
Nature of the post Vacant.
No. of Posts.
Required qualifications (Eligibility)
Salary offered.
Whom to apply (with necessary contacts)
Time limit for submission of application.
Q.You are the General Manager of a leading industrial concern. You need a Chartered Accountant for your office. Draft an advertisement in not more than 50 words to be published in The Times of India, New Delhi, under the classified columns.
SITUATION VACANT
Organisation : Required a Chartered Accountant for a leading concern Brakes and Brakes IndiaLtd.
Qualification/Knowledge or Experience : Well experienced, between the age group of 30-35 years, with a multiple knowledge of finance, matters of taxation and legal matters.
Pay Scale and Perks : Attractive salary with other benefits.
Mode of Applying : Apply to General Manager within seven days with Resume/CV
Contact Add. and Phone No. : Contact G.M. Brakes and Brakes Ltd. Hari Nagar, Delhi.
Ph. No. ……………………..
SITUATION WANTED
Name of post/specialization
educational qualifications and experience
Personality traits/ result oriented etc.
Terms and conditions
Salary / remuneration
  1. Arun Gupta of M-3, Neel Kamal Appt. ‘Shimla, has a very good knowledge of tourists places in Shimla. He wants to work as a Tourist Guide. Write out a suitable ad. for publication in the Tours and Travels Section of a local newspapers in about 50 words
SITUATION WANTED
A Tourist Guide widely travelled, well acquainted with hilly and historical places round about Shimla.Well-versed in English, Hindi, Punjabi and Local Language seeks a good job with the Local Tours and Travels. Desirous Party may contact Arun Gupta. M-3, Neel Kamal Appartment Shimla or ring………………..
TRAVELS & TOURS
-Begin with the phrase ‘package available’
-State the name of travel agency
-Specify destination and duration
-Provide details of package-food / boarding
/lodging / sight seeing
-Give estimated cost and special discount
-end with contact address and phone number
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
-Name of the institution /its past record
-Courses offered / duration
-Eligibility criteria
-facilities available and fee structure
-Last date for registration
-Address / contact details.
1. You propose to sell your flat as you are going abroad. Draft an advertisement for it to be published in Daily Times under classified columns.
2. You own an independent house in west Delhi and you want to sell it. Draft a suitable advertisement to be published in a local daily, giving details about the exact location, number of rooms, the facilities and the expected price.
3.. You want to sell your blue coloured Maruti 800 car. Draft an advertisement for the
classified columns of the Times of India giving particulars of models, mileage and the
expected price. You may add other details too.
4. You want to buy a new car and hence want to sell your 4 year old motorcycle first Draft a ‘For sale’ advertisement to be put up at the notice board of the community centre giving necessary details.
5. Your family is moving out of Delhi since your father has been transferred. You want to sell a number of household items at a reasonable rate. Draft an advertisement for this purpose to be put up outside the RWA’s office specifying the items and giving necessary details.
6. You want to sell off some of the electronic items that are in use at your home. Draft an advertisement to be published in your colony’s news letter with details about their brand, condition and the expected price.
7.. You are Zaheer Khan of 22, Sports Lane, Delhi. You wish to give on rent the Ist floor of your newly constructed house. Draft an add to be published in the ‘To let’ classified columns of ‘The Indian Times.” 50 words
8. You want to purchase an independent house in a posh area. Draft a suitable
advertisement under classified columns ‘FOR PURCHASE’ giving your requirements and capacity to pay.
9. You are Mayank/ Mona of G.K.I. Your pet dog is missing since July 13, 2009. Draft an advertisement for the ‘missing’ column of a news paper giving details about the breed of the dog, name, sex, mark of identification etc. and also offer an award.
10. Your nephew, a kid of 5 years has got lost, giving full details of the missing kid, draft an advertisement for a local newspaper.
11. A retired army officer is looking for a suitable match for his smart, convent educated daughter. Write out a matrimonial advertisement for publication in newspaper.
12. A highly placed I.T. Professional settled in America seeks alliance with an exceptionally beautiful, educated, cultured, tall girl of Brahmin family. Write a suitable
advertisement for the “Matrimonial” column of a national daily.
13. You have found a briefcase in the compartment of Rajdhani Express while travelling from Delhi to Mumbai. Draft an advertisement for the Hindustan Times under the classified column
14. You are the secretary in Herbal India Ltd.. Draft an advertisement for the situation vacant column for the post of Sales Executive in your company.
15. You are a psychiatrist and counsellor and have a ten years experience. Now you are looking for a better job in a public School. Draft an advertisement to be published in the newspaper.
16.You are C.A.. You are capable of handling accounts and managing finances.Write an advertisement seeking a job.
17. Indian Institute of Foreign Languages is starting courses in foreign languages. Write an advertisement giving description about the courses.
18. Sita Travels offers a package tour for Mauritius. Draft an advertisement.
19.. You are Dr. Madhu. You are looking for an independent house in Ghaziabad on a reasonable rent for your residence –cum –clinic. Draft an advertisement.Your phone no.. is 45355667.
ANSWERS:
CAR FOR SALE
FOR SALE
MISSING PERSON
AVAILABLE Maruti 800 DX ,2000 Model in excellent condition. Blue, scratchless ,self driven ,sparingly used. Average 18 km a litre. Driven 17000 km. All accessories intact. Expected price not below Rs. 1.40 lacs. Contact :Malhotra ,011-22238954
FOR IMMEDIATE SALE ,a brand new Akai TV 29”purchased in 2009 ;LG washing machine Model RC121 ,purchased 2008 ;5 seater sofa set made of teak wood. All in excellent condition. Owner transferred. Prices negotiable. Contact : XYZ ,Phone 011-23487869
MISSING from Khan Market 22 August ,2010 my nephew Shubham ,aged 5 ,86 cm ,fair , slim built ,curly hair , birth mark below right ear ,wearing white T-shirt and black shorts. Speaks Hindi and English. Informer will be suitably rewarded. Contact: XYZ , 9892443382
Q.3 Q.5 Q.10
MISSING PET
GROOM WANTED
TO LET
MISSING since 2nd August , 2010 a dark brown , male Labrador ,20’’ height , one year old . Scabbie has a hole on his left ear and a strap of black leather round his neck. If found please contact : Mayank GK 1 , Delhi .Phone: 9899987875
(Finder will be suitably rewarded)
ALLIANCE invited for beautiful, slim ,fair ,smart ,convent educated Punjabi girl 25/5’4”. B.Com, M.B.A and working in a reputed bank. Father retired Army Officer, living in South Delhi. Boy must be well qualified from well established reputed family. Respond for early and decent marriage to
P.O.BOX : 136 A , The Times of India ,New Delhi
AVAILABLE on rent basis the 1stfloor of a newly built house in Sports Lane. Three bedrooms with attached bathrooms, a drawing –cum-dining room and modular kitchen. All amenities and parking space. 24 –hour water supply, power backup. Close to Metro Station. Company lease preferred. Contact : Zaheer Khan ,22 ,Sports Lane Delhi. Phone: 989875698.
Q9 Q.11 Q.7
BRIDE WANTED
FOUND
FLAT FOR SALE
PROPOSAL invited from an exceptionally beautiful ,highly educated ,tall ,Brahmin girl for very handsome ,tall and cultured boy 29/5’10”. IT professional settled in London as CEO of a reputed firm. Parents having business in Delhi. Only sister married. Horoscope must. Send bio data and photo to
Mob: 9849284934
FOUND an unlocked black VIP briefcase on 31 Aug. 2011 at 9 : 40 a.m. while travelling by the Rajdhani Express (Mumbai to Delhi ). Contains important certificates. Will be handed to the owner after ascertaining the particulars, identification and content. The rightful claimant may contact : XYZ , 45, Nehru Place ,Delhi. Mob: 98785738545
AVAILABLE a spacious, fully furnished MIG flat in prime locality of Dwarka,Delhi. Close to metro station. Ground floor ,3 bedrooms with attached bathrooms ,modular kitchen ,east facing. Car parking available.24hr water and power supply. Owner going abroad. Reasonable price. Genuine parties may contact: A.B. Singh ,234567567
Q.12 Q.13 Q1
FOR SALE
ACCOMODATION WANTED
TRAVELS AND TOURS
AVAILABLE a black PULSAR, 2006 ,with disc brakes and 4 stroke engine 180 cc , installed with self start technology .Alloy wheels ,digital meter ,average around 40kmpl ,complete documents. Excellent condition, self driven. Price negotiable.
Contact: Ramesh ,15 ,Greater Kailash ,Delhi. Ph: 23454355.
WANTED a spacious and well built independent house with a basement in Ghaziabad for a house-cum –clinic. Exquisitely designed, 3/4 bedrooms with a drawing room and lobby. Prefer separate entry for clinic and parking. 24 hr water supply 7 power back up. Rent terms to be negotiable.
Contact :Dr. Madhu ,Ph: 45355667.
ATTRACTIVE PACKAGE available for Mauritius , 3 nights/4 days , breakfast and dinner , stay at 4-star hotel , all transfers and sightseeing by deluxe coach. Rs. 10,000 per person. Special discount for booking till 10thOctober,2010.
Contact: Sita Travels ,227 Jagriti Enclave ,Delhi. Ph: 9854778385.
Q4 Q.19 Q 18
SITUATION WANTED
SITUATION VACANT
EDUCATIONAL
A well qualified and expert C.A. with handsome personality & 35 yrs. of age seeks a job in Delhi. Highly competent to handle accounts and mange finances .Having 10 yrs experience and presently working with Jindal Iron and Steel industries, Hisar but shifting to Delhi. Working knowledge of computers & good communication skills. Minimum pay acceptable: Rs. 50’000 p.m..
Contact :P.K. Jain , 35,Urban Estates ,Hisar. Ph: 9886544549.
Herbal India Limited , a reputed pharmaceutical company requires a Sales Executive for its marketing division . Minimum qualifications-B. Pharmacy. Work experience of at least 3 years. Proficiency in English, impressive personality and ready to travel. Handsome salary and other perks. Apply with detailed resume till 15thOctober ,2010 to: Manager,
Herbal India Limited,
247 ,Ashok Vihar ,Delhi.
Phone: 23453234
Indian Institute of Foreign Languages announces the commencement of its short term courses in French , Chinese and Japanese. Duration : 6 months. Eligibility: senior secondary. Excellent faculty, computerised training. Fee-Rs. 10,000/-.Last date for registration : 25 October, 2010. Contact : Manager , Indian Institute of Foreign Languages , Sector 15 , Gurgaon. Ph: 9685857439.



More Examples



FOR SALE
Available Maruti 800, LX, year 1999, self-driven, sparingly used, scratch less, a stereo, air-conditioned, beautiful upholstery, no expenses, contact C. D. Kumar #9350556655


EDUCATIONAL INSTITUITION
IIFL announces the commencement of its courses in Japanese, French and German. Duration – 3months. Eligibility – senior secondary. Excellent faculty. Computerized training. Incentives for early birds. Send in your applications by 1st June, 2012 or contact secretary #9350556655


MISSING
GIRL MISSING,Priyanka Khanna, 12 years, 4’3” tall, fair, slim built, wearing black t-shirt and blue jeans since 2.2.2012 from M. G. Road, Gurgaon. Speaks Hindi and English. Informers will be suitable rewarded. Inform M. G. Road Police station #98765432


TRAVEL AND TOURS

Attractive package available for Mauritius. Three nights, four days. Breakfast and dinner, stay at 3-star hotel, sight-seeing included. Rs. 9999 per person. Special discount for early bookings. Contact Star Travels, 9350556655

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