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An advertisement is a kind of a

public announcement which is


It is used to influence minds,
made through a popular media
tastes, and even motives of the
like a newspaper, magazine,
masses.
radio, etc. It is also displayed on
the placard as well.
Format 01 mark
(heading)
Content 02 marks
Expression 01 mark
Total 04 marks
Display

Classified
Classified advertisements are placed by
individuals wishing to advertise goods
and services available or needed.

These ads are grouped according to the


product or service type.

They are billed by word or line. Hence,


they are brief and descriptive.
PURPOSE
TYPE OF ADVERTISEMENT
SITUATION VACANT This advertisement is written by an employer
who is looking for the services of a person in
his organisation.

SITUATION WANTED This is written by a job-seeker.


FOR SALE This is written in an attempt to sell property,
assets, office goods, etc.
TO LET This is written by a person looking for
tenants for his/her property.
ACCOMODATION WANTED Written by the ones looking for a place for
accommodation.
MATRIMONIALS This is written while looking for prospective
marriage candidates
MISSING This is written in case any object/person/pet
goes missing giving descriptive details for the
same.
EDUCATIONAL This is written for tuitions/ coaching classes.
Write to the point . Be crisp.

Begin with the heading in capital letters.

Use formal language.

Do not use sentences.

Always add contact details.

Put is in a box.
Principal, Sunrise Global School, Agra requires a receptionist for her school. Draft a
suitable advertisement in about 50 words to be published in the classified columns of a
national newspaper giving all the necessary details of qualifications and experience
required in the receptionist.

You are Vikram/Sonia, an Hon’s graduate in history with specialization in Medieval India.
You are well acquainted with places of historical interest in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. You are
looking for the job of tourist guide. Write an advertisement in about 50 words for the
situations wanted column of a local newspaper. Your contact no. 999751234.

You are Harish/Harshita of 12, Seva Nagar, Pune. You want to sell your flat as you are
shifting to another city for work. Draft a suitable advertisement in not more than 50 words
to be published in The Pune Times under the classified columns.

You are Ram/Rajani. Draft a classified advertisement, in not more than 50 words, to be
published in India Times for the sale of a used motor car giving all the necessary details.
You can be contacted at 12345679.

‘Farmfresh Foods’, innovators in packaged farm products want to launch their new product
‘Tender Green Peas’. Draft a suitable advertisement giving details of the product and
launching offer in about 50 words.

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