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 sell/ let 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 on advertisement for local daily givingnecessary 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.

1
(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.

2
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 Tessa, White 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 Words /Expressions that may be

used for a - used for a -
GIRL BOY
1.Homely 1.Well settled
2.Slim 2. Well qualified
3.Smart 3.Pleasing personality
4. Beautiful 4.Tall
5.Convent educated 5. Handsome
6. Fair-complexioned 6.Good natured
7.Sharp –featured 7. Cultured
8.Charming 8.From business family
9. Sociable 9.Non smoker
10.Gracious 10 Teetotaler
11.Well settled 11. High status family
12Cultured 12.Fair l
13. Pretty 13. Wheatish

3
 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
advertisement for a 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.

4
 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
5
-facilities available and fee structure
-Last date for registration
-Address / contact details.

6
7
8
9
10
11