Classified Advertisement

 

There are two types of advertisements in the newspaper:
  1. CLASSIFIED
  2. COMMERCIAL/ DISPLAY
A classified advertisement is a brief, text-based advertisement placed in a section of a newspaper, magazine, online classifieds website, or other similar publications. The primary purpose of a classified ad is to promote goods, services, events, or job openings to a specific target audience. Classified advertisers are billed by the word or line. As a result, classified ads are generally brief and descriptive. Since the advertisement must attract the reader it must be attractive. Every word must express the idea clearly. However, brevity should not be at the cost of clarity.

CHARACTERISTICS
  1. The main characteristics of a classified advertisement are:- They are categorized into columns according to different classes. They are brief and occupy less space. They are economical.
  2. They are written in short phrases. The language is simple and concise, factual and formal.
  3. There are no blocks or designs.
TYPES
  1. SITUATION VACANT
  2. SITUATION WANTED
  3. SALE AND PURCHASE OF PROPERTY/ VEHICLES/ GOODS
  4. TO-LET
  5. ACCOMMODATION WANTED
  6. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS
  7. TRAVELS AND TOURS
  8. MATRIMONIAL
  9. LOST AND FOUND
  10. MISSING PERSONS/ PETS

 

1.      SITUATION VACANT

    Hotel Lake View, Udaipur, needs a chef. Write an advertisement to be published in the ‘Situation Vacant’ column of a local newspaper.

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SITUATION VACANT

REQUIRED a talented Chef to create culinary magic at our renowned establishment. The candidate must possess a culinary degree and fine dining experience. Knowledge of a foreign language besides English will be preferred. Competitive salary with bonuses and professional growth. Staff accommodation, meals, and healthcare. Apply up to 30th June with complete biodata and recent passport size photograph to Personnel Manager, Hotel Lake View, Udaipur.

 

       You are the director of Star Communications, an advertising agency, 15 Silver Arcade, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110054. Your company needs sales executives. Draft an advertisement to be printed in The Hindustan Times.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

WANTED sales executives, male, for a reputed advertising agency, having excellent command over English and proficient in computer. Candidates aged 25-30 years with minimum experience of 2 yrs will be preferred. Send complete bio-data to: Director, Star Communications, 14 Silver Arcade, Nehru Place, New Delhi-110054 or e-mail to starcom@rediffmail.com.

 

2.      SITUATION WANTED

You are an electrical engineer in need of a job in or around Delhi. Write an advertisement for publication in the local daily.

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SITUATIONS WANTED

REQUIRED a suitable job in or around Delhi for B.E. (Electrical engineer), topper from Delhi University with an experience of 5 years in MNC. Familiar with Java, C++. Expected salary 25,000 p.m. Contact: Suresh Raina, 342, Dadar, Mumbai. Ph: 98104xxxxx

 

3.      Sale/Purchase

Geeta Trehan, 19-C, Mapusa, Goa, wishes to sell her house as she is migrating to Australia. Draft an advertisement for her for publication in the 'For sale' section of the newspaper.

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PROPERTY FOR SALE

FOR SALE a house, at Mapusa, Goa, spacious, three bedrooms, drawing cum dining room, servants' quarters, fully furnished. well-maintained lawn and car parking facilities. Best location, walking distance from Big Bazaar and Metro Station. Reasonable price. Contact Dr. Geeta 98997xxxxx


You plan to sell your old car. Draft a suitable advertisement in not more than 50 words to be inserted in a reputed national daily giving all necessary details of the car.

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CAR FOR SALE

FOR SALE Red Santro, 2015 Model, 20,000 km, single owner driven, original parts, fitted with A/C, stereo. Excellent condition, new seat covers, new tyre. Good mileage. Insurance, Road Tax and Pollution Certificate done. Price not negotiable 2 lakhs. Contact Dr. Gaur at 91367xxxxx within a week. Owner going abroad.

 

You are going abroad. You want to sell your LED TV, AC and Refrigerator. Draft an advertisement to be published in a local daily. You are Uday/Udita 12, B.G. Lane, Bengaluru.

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TV FOR SALE

AVAILABLE for immediate sale a Samsung LED TV 32", Voltas AC 2 Ton and a LG Refrigerator 320 litres. Bought last December. All in excellent working condition. Owner going abroad. Prices negotiable. Contact Uday, 12 B.G. Lane, Bengaluru, 98104xxxxx.

 

4.      TO-LET

You are running a real estate agency in Ranchi. You have to write an advertisement for residential apartments available for rent. Draft the advertisement in not more than 50 words.

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TO-LET

AVAILABLE on rent at Mecluskie ganj, H.B. Road, Station Road 2 bedroom flats; with all amenities and parking space. Well-ventilated and modern construction. 24-hour water supply, power back-up, lift facility. Rent negotiable. For details contact Fatima Property Dealers, 4, Gandhi Road, Ranchi, Ph. 98104xxxxx

 

You are Amit Aggarwal of B-19, Ashok Vihar, Delhi. You want to let out a portion of your newly constructed independent house. Write an advertisement to be published in the 'To Let' classified column of the Hindustan Times.

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TO-LET

AVAILABLE for rent first floor of a newly constructed house, two bedrooms with attached baths, drawing cum dining room, sun-facing, well-ventilated and spacious, with wooden work. Walking distance form market, school, hospital and metro station. Expected rent 25,000 p.m. (negotiable). Contact Amit Aggarwal, B-19, Ashok Vihar, Delhi, Ph. 98104xxxxx

 

5.      ACCOMMODATION WANTED

You are R.V. Singh looking for an independent house in East Delhi on rent. Draft a suitable advertisement to be published in a stating all your requirements and expected rent.

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ACCOMMODATION WANTED

WANTED a newly built independent house in East Delhi on rent, having three bedrooms with attached baths, drawing and dining area along with modular kitchen, and parking. East end park facing, Near school, bank and shopping complex. Rent negotiable. Contact R.V. Singh, 99992xxxxx.

 

6.      EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Deepika Malhotra has to start her Yoga Center for school children at her residence, 20, Sector 2, Karnal. Draft an advertisement for the same to be published in a local daily giving all relevant details.

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YOGA CLASSES

THREE WEEK course in Yogic exercises for school children. Training by experts. Classes for girls from 6 a.m. - 7 a.m. and for boys from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. on all weekdays. Last date for registration 1 May 2021. Contact Deepika Malhotra, Director Yoga Center, 20, Sector 2, Karnal.

 

7.      TRAVELS AND TOURS

You are the proprietor of Raj Travels and have organised a 8 days/7 nights tour of Europe for ₹1,10,000, inclusive of two meals a day. Draft an advertisement for a national daily to draw people to it.

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TRAVELS AND TOURS

ATTRACTIVE PACKAGE available for Europe trip of 8 days/7 nights, breakfast and dinner, stay at 5-star hotel, inclusive of sightseeing, 1,10,000 per person. Special Diwali discount 10% for bookings before 15 Nov. Contact: Raj Travels, N.Delhi. Ph. 98104xxxxx

 

8.      MATRIMONIAL

After completing his MBA from a reputed university, your son is working as a manager in an MNC in Noida. He wants to marry a beautiful, educated and well-cultured girl. Draft an advertisement for the 'Matrimonial' columns of a national daily.

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BRIDE WANTED

ALLIANCE INVITED for 26 year, 5' 11" tall, handsome, fair complexioned, MBA, MNC Executive, settled in Noida from daughter of reputed and cultured family. Girl, 5' 5"-5'9", 22-24 yrs, Science graduate, Computer proficient will be suitable match. Caste no bar. Contact at Post Box 678, TOI, New Delhi.


Mr. S.K. Jain is looking for a suitable match in Delhi for his daughter aged 23 years. Draft a matrimonial advertisement for him to be published in local daily inventing all details.

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GROOM WANTED

ALLIANCE INVITED for a pretty, sharp featured, 23/165, convent educational graduate Jain girl of fair complexion. Boy, 5'9"-5'11", 24-26 yrs, handsome, fair complexioned, MBA, MNC Executive will be suitable match. Contact: S.K. Jain, 98104xxxxx.

 

9.      LOST AND FOUND

You lost your briefcase in Metro between Uttam Nagar and Dwarka while going for an interview. It contains a file having important certificates. Draft an advertisement for a local daily under column 'Lost and Found'. You are Mr. Rajeev Kumar of 3/16 Kamla Nagar, New Delhi.

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LOST AND FOUND

LOST a black VIP briefcase, 16" x 20" containing important certificates and documents, in Metro, between Uttam Nagar and Dwarka on 4.8.2021 between 9 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. If found, kindly contact Rajeev Kumar, 3/16 Kamla Nagar, New Delhi. Ph. 98104xxxxx. Finder will be suitably rewarded.

 

10.   MISSING PERSON

You had gone to the market that was very crowded and your 5-year-old son got lost in the crowd. He has been missing since then. Write an advertisement for the newspaper.

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MISSING

BOY MISSING, Ansh Juneja, 5 years, 3' 4" tall, fair, slim built, wearing black T-shirt and white shorts, injury mark over the right eye brow, 4.8.2021 from Mall Road market. Speaks Hindi and English. Informer will be suitably rewarded. Inform: Mall Road Police Station, Delhi. Ph. 98104xxxxx


Your cat named Zyla is missing since 5th August 2021. Draft an advertisement under the 'Missing' column of a local daily newspaper providing all details. You are Amit Jain, a resident of C-3/6 Yamuna Vihar, Delhi.

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MISSING PET

MISSING a lovely cat Zyla, white and brown fur, red ribbon round its neck, since 5.8.2021 from Central Park, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, Informer will be suitably rewarded. Inform Amit Jain, C-3/6 Yamuna Vihar, Delhi. Ph. 98104xxxxx

 

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