ADVERTISEMENT

The word advertisement means a public notice or an announcement asking for

or offering services, advertising for buying or selling property, household goods,
vehicles etc.
Advertisements are also used for giving information about missing persons, pets,
goods and so on. The written draft of an advertisement is termed as copy.
Advertisement is a very important tool for promotion of sales and services.
Advertisements are of two types:
1. Classified advertisements
2. Commercial or display advertisements

MARKING SCHEME:

Format: 1 Mark
Content: 2 Marks
Expression: 1 Mark
(Grammatical accuracy, spelling)

I. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
The objectives of these advertisements is to convey more while paying less.
They are brief because they are charged per word or per column or line or
according to the space they occupy in a newspaper. They are called classified
because they are grouped into classes or categories according to their subject
matter.
Some classified advertisements have a PO box added to them. This facility is
provided to the advertisers at some extra cost to preserve their identity. It is
generally used for Matrimonial Alliance advertisements.
 Features of classified advertisements
• Categorized according to the subject matter and different classes.
• More economical as they occupy less space.
• Language simple and concise.
• Composed of short phrases or words.

Types of classified advertisements

i. Situations vacant or wanted
ii. Sale or purchase
(a) Property
(b) Vehicle
(c) Household Goods
iii. To let
iv. Missing (Persons or Pets)
v. Lost or Found
vi. Travel and Tours
vii. Matrimonial alliance
viii. Obituary
ix. Appeal
x. Educational
GUIDELINES FOR DRAFTING CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

• They should always be drafted in such a way that they attract the readers
to go through them.
• They should always be meaningful and interesting so that they can attract
the attention of the readers.
• They should always have simple and effective language.
• They should always be brief and to the point.
• The name of the advertiser and the advertised product should be suitably
highlighted.
TIP: To develop expertise in drafting advertisements, students are advised to
read classified advertisement columns of leading newspapers.
 1. SITUATIONS (VACANT/WANTED)

Details required
• Start with “Required” or “Wanted”
• Name of the post and number of vacancies
• Pay scale/perks
• Company name
• Qualifications and experience required/Professional status
• Personal traits/Essential requirements and age
• Mode of application (E-mail/hard copy by post or courier)
SAMPLE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FORM NEWSPAPERS FOR
VACANT/WANTED SITUATIONS ARE GIVEN BELOW
WANTED
Female Receptionist
2-5 yrs. exp. good
Command over Eng.
Walk in Marwah Group.
10 B, Rajendra Park,
Pusa Road
Opp. Vineet Hotel.
256982456
(11am to 5pm)

WANTED
A Senior Merchandiser/
Sampling Coordinator
for
An Export Garment
Manufacturing Company
Min. Exp. 7 Years
Walk-in Interview at
W-11, Sector-11, Noida on
26th Nov, 5 pm to 7 pm
 Required Semi Qualified Audit Assistants &
Computer Operators/Office Assistant.
for
Accounts & Finance
CA Firm
Higher Salary for Deserving candidates
Apply Malik S & Co.
1/101, (LGF) Old Rajendra Ngr. Em:[email protected]

EXAMPLES

1. You are Vikram/Sonia, an Honours 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 is 999751234X.
Delhi
Situations wanted
An Honours graduate in History with specialization in Medieval India and well
acquainted with places of historical interest in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur seeks job as
a tourist guide. Remuneration required is negotiable. Intending employers may
contact me on e-mail: [email protected] or on my mobile no 999751234X.
2. 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. Delhi

Situations Vacant
WANTED Rec eptionist for Sunrise Global School, Agra. Qualification: graduate;
fluency in English. Preferred: female of age group: 28 to 35; minimum three years
experience. Salary and other benefits depending on experience and qualifications.
Apply with complete bio-data before 25th of this month to the Administrative
Officer of the school. Phone: 98734XXXXX

3. You are Karan/Karuna of M114, Mall Road, Delhi. You are a civil engineer and
have recently returned from UA E. You are looking for a suitable job in India.
Draft an advertisement for the same in about 50 words. Give details of your
qualifications, experience, nature of job and expected remuneration.
All India 2016

Situations Wanted
A B. Tech in Civil Engg from NIT, Jaipur with 3 years’ factory construction site
experience in UAE as Shift Manager seeks a suitable job with a construction
company. Remuneration required is negotiable. Intending employers may contact
me on e-mail: [email protected] or on my mobile no 88025XXXXX
4. Your school, Akash Public School, Agra, needs a Canteen Manager. On behalf
of the Principal, write an advertisement in about 50 words to be published in
the classified columns of a local daily. Mention the educational and professional
qualifications, other qualities required in the manager, who to apply to and the
last date for the receipt of applications. All India 2015

Situations Vacant
Principal of Akash Public School, Agra, requires a Canteen Manager for the school
canteen. Candidates must be graduates with at least 5 years experience in
managing a school canteen efficiently. Employment terms are negotiable. Apply
within 10 days to the Principal on e-mail at [email protected].

5. You are General Manager, Hotel Dosa, Gurgaon. You need a lady Front Office
Assistant with sound knowledge of computers. She must be a graduate and
good in communication skills with pleasing manners. Draft an advertisement in
not more than 50 words to be published in Gurgaon Times. Delhi 2013
Situations Vacant
Wanted a female Front Office Assistant with sound knowledge of computers in
Hotel Dosa, Gurgaon. Candidate must be graduate, good in communication skills
and well-mannered. Applicants having experience preferred. Walk-in on 11th
March, 20XX from 11 AM to 2 PM with all original documents. For further
information contact 996882842X
 2a. Sale/ Purchase (Property)
Details Required
• Start with ‘Sale/Purchase’ or ‘Available/Wanted’
• Fittings and fixtures (optional)
• Contact address/E-mail/phone
• Financial aspects/Cost
• Area (sq m) and location, size, number of rooms etc.
• Type of property under consideration
(Plot/Residential/Commercial/Industrial)
SAMPLE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FROM NEWSPAPERS FOR
SALE/PURCHASE OF PROPERTY ARE GIVEN BELOW FOR GUIDANCE.
For sale
Beverly Park-II
MG Road
3000 sq ft Apartment
Excellent
Furnished
Reasonable Price
PEARL ESTATE
981016880X

SALE
2BHK flat 1183 sq ft
on 7th floor,
covered car parking,
easy facing in
Kendriya Vihar,
Sector-56, Gurgaon
905214578X
E-mail: [email protected]
For Sale

EXCLUSIVE
GUEST HOUSES
20 Bedrooms in DLF Phase 1
23 Bedrooms in DLF Phase 2
Duplex Villa
360 Sq yd in Sun City
913693456X
991117799X

EXAMPLES

1. 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. Delhi 2018

For Flat For Sale

Available a spacious, fully furnished flat in prime locality of Pune. Groundfloor,
2BHK with full interior, modular kitchen and spacious balcony. Car parking
available. East/park facing. 24hr water and power supply. Owner going abroad.
Reasonable price.
Contact Harish Jain
Mobile-9876XXXXXX
2. You are Ram/Rajani. Draft a classified advertisement in not more than 50
words, for the purchase of an independent bungalow, giving all the necessary
details of your requirement. You can be contacted at 45678900.
Compartment 2017

For Purchase – House

Wanted independent bungalow for use as company guest house in prime area of
Bengaluru city. Must have at least 4 bedrooms with attached toilets, adequate
parking space, 24 hrs water supply and power backup, servant quarter, cost
reasonable.
Contact: Sahil Sengar, Administration Manager, Tumkur Dresses Ltd, Phone 080 –
45678900.

3. You need to buy a flat. Draft a suitable advertisement in about 50 words to be

published in the classified columns of a local newspaper giving all the necessary
details of your requirement. You are Karan/Karuna, M114, Mall Road, Delhi.
Delhi 2016

For Purchase – Flat

Wanted MIG flat Ground Floor in any Avas Vikas Colony in Kanpur city. Must be
well maintained with running water and electricity connection. Title must be clear
with no encumbrance. Willing to pay market rate. Contact on e-mail:
[email protected] or on mobile no 99875XXXXX.
4. You are Karan Kumar/Karuna Bajaj, a leading lawyer practicing in Surat. You
want to buy an independent house at City Light Road to be used as office-cum-
residence. Draft an advertisement in about 50 words for the classified columns
of a local newspaper. You can be contacted at 45645678.
All India 2016

For Purchase – Independent House

Wanted an independent house at City Light Road, Surat for office-cum-residence
for a leading lawyer, should have servant quarters and balcony. Separate entry for
parking, 24 hrs water supply, power backup, spacious rooms and lobby, CCTV
security. Reasonable price will be preferred. Contact: Ms Karuna Bajaj phone no
079 – 45645678.

5. You possess an acre of land in the heart of the city. You want to dispose of
this property since you have decided to buy a flat. Write an advertisement to be
published in a national daily, giving all the necessary details. You are Krishan of
Moti Nagar, Delhi. Delhi 2014

Land For Sale

Prime property one acre in Sector 4, Gurgaon, near Railway Station and main
road. Vacant well maintained plot with secure fencing and gate. Clear title, no
encumbrance. Rate negotiable, according to market. Owner resides at Moti
Nagar, Delhi. Contact owner Krishan Kalra, on e-mail: [email protected] or on
mobile no 98102XXXXX
 2b. Sale/Purchase (Vehicle)
Details Required
• Start with ‘Sale/Purchase’ or ‘Available/Wanted’
• Model/Year of manufacturing
• Colour and accessories fitted
• Contact address/E-mail/phone
• Vehicle type
• Mileage and condition
• Insurance status
SAMPLE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FROM NEWSPAPERS FOR
SALE/PURCHASE OF VEHICLE ARE GIVEN BELOW FOR GUIDANCE.
For Sale
Bullet Proof Vehicle
TOYOTA
FORTUNER
SUV
White, 2011 Model Fully
Armoured (BR Level-6)
by Streit Group, UAE,
Asking Price: ₹ 45lakhs
Call: +91-986655998X

For Sale
SKODA
SUPERB
DIESEL-V6 2008,
Silver, Immaculate
Condition,
Automatic Sunroof,
Single Owner, DL Regd.
Call: 987654321X
For Sale
CAPTIVA
CHEVROLET
Captiva LTZ
Excellent condition
single owner
of
white clr, 65000 kms.
Regd 20XX Aug, Comp
Insurance Valid Oct 20XX,
Call: 963456548X

HONDA For Sale

ACCORD
Top model Honda
Accord-2007
Automatic M.Grey
single owner
&
FORD IKON 2006
fully loaded, new
condition, both less
used & well maintained
Call: 967543217X
 EXAMPLES
1. You are Ram/Rajani. draft an advertisement, in not more than 50 words, to
be published in India Times for the sale of a used motor care giving all the
necessary details. You can be contacted at 12345678XX.
Compartment 2017
Car for Sale
Owner driven Accent Diesel Nov 2013. Navy blue colour. Done 75000 km. battery
recently replaced. With installed stereo system, AC. Immaculate condition,
Cheque payment. Rate negotiable. Contact owner Lt Col Ram Singhania Phone:
011 – 12345678 or on e-mail: [email protected]

2. You want to sell off your car as you are leaving the country. Draft an
advertisement to be inserted in ‘The Hindu’. Write the advertisement in not
more than 50 words. Foreign 2014
Car for Sale
Owner driven Accent Diesel Nov 2013. Navy blue colour. Done 75000 km. battery
recently replaced. With installed stereo system, AC. Immaculate condition,
Cheque payment. Rate negotiable. Contact owner Lt Col Ram Singhania Phone:
011 – 12345678 or on e-mail: [email protected].

3. You plan to sell your motorcycle. Draft a suitable advertisement in not more
than 50 words to be published in the classified column of the ‘Hindustan Times’,
Delhi. Mention the details of the motorcycle. You are Ramesh, 15, Greater
Kailash, New Delhi. Your mobile number is 98657453XX.
VEHICLE for Sale
A Black Yamaha with disk brakes, double speed engine, 180 cc alloy wheels,
digital meter, tail brake lights, mileage 50 km/h, sparingly used, sale price
negotiable.
Contact: Ramesh 98675436XX
15, Greater Kailash I, New Delhi
4. You want to sell your car, as you are going abroad. Draft a suitable
advertisement in not more than 50 words to be published in the classified
columns of ‘Hindustan Times’. Give necessary details of the car. You are
Suman/Sushil, 21, Ram Nagar, New Delhi.
CAR for Sale
Top model Honda Accord-2005
Automatic M-Grey, single owner, power steering, central locking system, good
running condition, fully insured, owner going abroad.
Contact: Sushil 98765345XX
21, Ram Nagar, New Delhi.

5. You plan to sell your two-wheeler. Draft a suitable advertisement to be

inserted in the classified columns of a local daily, giving all necessary details in
not more than 50 words. You are Neeraj/Neeraja, 28, Gopal Nagar.

Scooter for Sale

Available pink colour ‘Scooty’ 2004 model single owner, 10000 km. Self-start
system, new tyres. Average 45 km/litre. Excellent condition with all accessories.
Price negotiable. Contact owner.
Phone: 896567XXXX or on e-mail: [email protected].
 2c. SALE/PURCHASE (Household Goods)
Details Required
• Start with ‘Sale/Purchase’ or ‘Available/Wanted’
• Product brand, model, year of manufacturing
• Duration used/period of usage/when purchased
• Expected expense
• Type of household item
• Product features
• Condition
• Contact address/E-mail/phone
SAMPLE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FROM NEWSPAPERS FOR
SALE/PURCHASE OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS ARE GIVEN BELOW FOR GUIDANCE.
For Sale
Brand new Videocon Colour TV 29’’
and LG Washing Machine model RC
121 bought one year ago and in
excellent working condition. Owner
going abroad. Price negotiable.
Contact 986754321X or
[email protected]

Wanted
Vision for Oasis Waves Society (VOWS), an NGO
working to uplift persons from weaker
sections residing in urban slums, requires six
second hand Colour TV sets of 29’’ size in good
working condition for entertainment of the
slum population. Contact President (VOWS) on
phone 97435XXXXX or at [email protected]
 EXAMPLES
1. You have cleared you IIT Entrance Examination and so want to sell off the
reading material you have with you. Write an advertisement to be placed in the
‘For Sale’ columns of a local daily giving all details of the material you have with
you in not more than 50 words. You are Mohan/Mohini. Contact n0.
9811111111. Compartment 2015

Available
Second hand IIT Entrance Exam reading material from FIITJEE available for all
subjects. Price negotiable. Contact Mohini on mobile 9811111111 between 4 PM
and 9 PM or on e-mail at [email protected].

2. You want to sell a few (4 items) household items as you are going abroad.
Draft an advertisement in not more than 50 words to be published in ‘Dainik
Bhaskar’ under classified columns. You are Dinesh/Divya, Moti Ganj, Ballia.
All India 2008
Sale of Household Items
Available for immediate sale – household items, LG washing machine, dining
table with six chairs set, Luminous Inverter, Godrej fridge, all in good condition at
affordable price.
Contact: Divya, 36D, Moti Ganj, Ballia.
Ph: 98345643XX
3. You plan to sell some furniture of your house as you are going abroad. Draft a
suitable advertisement in not more than 50 words to be inserted in the
classified columns of a local daily, giving necessary details of the furniture. You
are Sushil/Sita, 18 Kamla Nagar, Kochi. Foreign 2007

For Sale
Available furniture for house at reasonable rates, six seater sofa set, dining table
with six chairs, centre table with glass top, two wooden and two steel almirahs,
four side tables, two double beds (with box), study table and computer table with
chair.
Contact: Sita Sharma, 18 Kamla Nagar, Kochi.
Mobile 967545312X

4. Your family is moving to a new city on account of transfer and wants to

dispose immediately items of furniture and electrical equipment. Draft a clear
advertisement to be inserted in a local newspaper giving necessary details of
the articles, expected prices etc.
Sale of Household Goods
Available 8 seater sofa teakwood in excellent condition with dunlop seats, glass
centre table, two Godrej steel almirahs, five Usha fans, one microwave, one
toaster, one Electrolux food processor, one LG fridge, one dining table (glass top)
with six chairs.
Reasonable sale offer, owner has been transferred.
Call: 984567347X
5. You are Sumita/Sonu. You have cleared your IIT Entrance Examination. You
wish to sell your IIT JEE Vidya Mandir practice material. Write an advertisement
to be published in the classified column in not more than 50 words.

For Sale
Available practice material of IIT JEE Exam from Vidya Mandir in good condition.
Solved, unsolved material of all subjects with practice papers (subjective and
objective both) of Physics, Chemistry, Maths including qualifying material for
English at very reasonable rates. Contact: Sonu, C/2 Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad.
Ph: 98755643XX
 3. To Let
Details Required
• Start with ‘Available/Wanted’
• Brief description of the accommodation
• Fixtures and fittings
• Rent expected, agreement required
• Type of accommodation to let or required on rent
• Size, floor, number of rooms etc
• Location and surroundings
• Contact address/E-mail/phone

SAMPLE ADVERTISEMENTS FROM NEWSAPAPERS FOR ‘TO LET’ ARE GIVEN

BELOW FOR GUIDANCE.

FLATS
in SHOBHIT VIHAR
For Rent
Walking distance from
Shobhit Lok Shopping
Complex, 3 Bedroom + Study,
Full AC & Power backup
with a beautifully
landscaped terrace garden.
Parking Available
987624XXXX, 98567456XX
 F A RM HOU SE
FOR RENT
LUXURY 5 Bedroom in
CHHATARPUR
with Swimming Pool
Power backup/Air conditioned
Fully landscaped in
2.5 Acres, Secured, Gated
Complex, Embassies/
MNC Preferred
98674XXXXX, 986345XXXX

EXAMPLES

1. You would like to let out a portion of your independent house for office use.
Write an advertisement for the classified columns of the local newspaper giving
all the necessary details. Write the advertisement in not more than 50 words.
Delhi 2014

To Let
Two large rooms with attached toilet and separate entrance available for rent for
office use. Located on main road near city centre, it has uninterrupted water and
electricity supply. Ideal for companies setting up branch offices. Leave license
agreement compulsory. Rent negotiable. Contact Rajnish Sahrma on phone
98356474XX or on e-mail at [email protected].
2. You are a businessman who wants to set up a small garment shop in your
city. Draft an advertisement seeking a suitable space for rent, to be published in
the ‘Wanted Accommodation’ column of a local newspaper. Write an
advertisement in not more than 50 words. Foreign 2014

Accommodation Wanted
Required suitable accommodation for setting up a small garment shop in a market
area with uninterrupted electricity and water supply. The location should
preferably be on a main road. Only genuine owners may contact Ratneshwar
Sinha on phone 9976575XXX or on e-mail at [email protected]

3. You have a three-bedroom flat in Dwarka which you want to let out on rent.
Draft an advertisement in not more than 50 words to be published in ‘The Times
of India’ under classified columns. All India 2013

For Rent
A fully furnished, three-bedroom flat in Dwarka is available for rent. A drawing-
cum-dining hall and balconies on both sides. 24-hour water and electricity.
Parking facility also available. Nearest metro station just 1 km away. Interested
parties may contact the undersigned between 7 to 9 in the evening.
4. You are General Manager of EVL company, Delhi which requires posh
bungalows on company lease as guest houses. Draft an advertisement in not
more than 50 words under classified columns to be published in ‘The New India
Express’. All India 2010

Accommodation Wanted
EVL company is looking for high-end bungalows in various posh locations in Delhi
on company lease as guest houses. Uninterrupted water and electricity supply is a
must. Near market and other facilities will be preferred.
Owners please contact
General Manager
EVL Company, Delhi Ph.: 011-43346532

5. You wish to give your flat on rent. Write an advertisement to be published in

the local newspaper.

To Let
Newly constructed flat on first floor, facing park in Mayur Vihar-I, covered area
300 sq yards. Two bedrooms, attached bathrooms, drawing-dining, spacious
kitchen and balcony, servant quarter and garage facility available. Uninterrupted
water and electricity supply. For company lease only.
Contact: Sharan Sen 98754XXXXX
 4. MISSING (Person & Pets)

Details Required
• Start with ‘Missing’
• Identity marks
• Reward if any
• Date and place missing from
• Contact address/E-mail/phone

PERSON
• Name, age, complexion, height and build
• Clothes and identifying features
• Physical description

PET
• Name, breed, colour of fur or skin
• Identifying features
• Answers to what name (optional)
SAMPLE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FROM NEWSPAPERS FOR MISSING
PERSONS OR PETS ARE GIVEN BELOW FOR GUIDANCE.

Search for Missing Girl

General public is hereby informed

that one girl namely
Poonam Garg D/0 Sh. Gopal
Garg R/o H.No. A-128/1 Sidharth Complex,
Railway Colony, Jafrabad, New Delhi.
Description of the girl:
Age: 19 years,
Height: 4’5’’
Face: Round Dark Complexion,
Build: Thin,
Wearing: check shirt and white colour salwar.
She has been missing since 07.09.20XX from
the jurisdiction of Jafrabad, New Delhi. In this
regard a DD No. 13-B dated 08.09.20XX has
been lodged at Jafrabad, New Delhi. Sincere
efforts have been made by local Police to
trace out the missing girl but no clue has
come to light so far. Any person having any
information or clue about this kidnapped girl
may kindly inform the following.
Phone: 9876456XXX
SHO
Jafrabad, New Delhi
 Search for Missing Boy

General public is hereby

informed that one boy namely
Manoj Kumar S/o Sh. Chandan
Kumar H.No. A-254 Main Road, Bahadurpur,
New Delhi.
Description of the boy
Age: 19 years
Height: 5’5’’
Face: Oval, Dark Complexion,
Wearing: Brown half-shirt and black pant.
He has been kidnapped from the area
Bahadurpur, New Delhi. Since 07.09.20XX from
the jurisdiction of Bahadurpur, New Delhi. In this
regard a DD No. 13-B dated 08.09.20XX has been
lodged at Bahadurpur, New Delhi. Sincere efforts
have been made by local Police to trace but no
clue has come to light so far. Any person having
any information or clue about this kidnapped
boy may kindly inform to the following.
Phone: 98734XXXXX
SHO
Bahadurpur, New Delhi
 EXAMPLES

1. Your brother has been missing for one week. Write an advertisement to be
published in a daily newspaper.

Missing – Person
My brother, Shantanu missing since 24th April, 20XX last seen
Karol Bagh, while shopping with family. 16-year-old, 5’6’’ tall. Fair
complexion, black hair, speaks English and Hindi fluently. Wearing
red T-shirt and blue jeans. Finder will be suitably rewarded.
Inform A-15, Rai Apartments, Sector 10, Dwarka
Call: Aneesh 98765432XX

2. Your dog is missing for a week. Write an advertisement to be published in the

missing column of classified advertisements in ‘The Times of India’ in not more
than 50 words.

Missing – Dog
My pet dog Shadow is missing since 4th January, 20XX from South Extension.
Bulldog, Black fur, 6 months old, wearing brown collar. If found please contact RK
Dillon, B-312, South Extension, New Delhi.
Phone: 011-2345000X
 5. LOST AND FOUND
Details Required
• Begin with identifying yourself
• Specify the item lost/found giving its brief description
• When/where lost/found
• Reward if any (for ‘Lost’ only)
• Contact address/phone/e-mail

SAMPLE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FROM THE NEWSPAPERS FOR LOST AND

FOUND ARE GIVEN BELOW FOR GIUDANCE.

I, Shyam Singh
S/o Sh. Yogesh Singh
have lost my allotment
letter for
Flat no. D-124, Gurgaon
Finder may
Contact at 98765432XX

I, Ankit Singh
S/o Sh. Mangal Singh
have lost my
property papers.
Plot No. D-121,
Sector-9, Pune,
Lakshmi Builders, Pune.
Contact at 98765467XX
I, Gyandeep Kumar
HUF (R/o)
C-2066, Sushant Lok,
Gurgaon declare that
have lost original receipt
Prem Developers Ltd.
drawn on HDFC
Finder may
Contact at 976543234X

EXAMPLES

1. You have lost your leather wallet containing your Examination Entry Ticket
for Class XII while travelling by bus from Banshankari to MG Road in Bangalore.
Write a classified advertisement in not more than 50 words to be published in
the ‘Deccan Herald’. You are Pranav/Praveen, 12 Gandhi Road, Bangalore.

Lost & Found

Lost black leather gents wallet in BMTC Route no 581 while travelling from
Banshankari to MG Road. Besides cash, it contained my Examination Entry Ticket
for class XII and other documents. Finder will be suitably rewarded. Contact
Pranav on phone 98745XXXXX or at 12, Gandhi Road, Bangalore.
2. Write an advertisement in not more than 50 words for the ‘Lost and Found’
column of the daily ‘National Herald’, Lucknow stating the loss of your wallet
containing a DD for ₹ 32500 and some cash, while travelling by bus from
Hazratganj to Nirala Nagar in Lucknow. You are Raman/Roopa, 22 A Hazratganj,
Lucknow.

Lost & Found

Lost black leather gents wallet in LMPS bus Route no 34 while travelling from
Hazratganj to Nirala Nagar on 14th June, 20XX. Besides cash, it contains a DD for
₹ 32500 and other documents. Finder will be suitably rewarded. Contact Raman
on phone 98765XXXXX or at 22 A Hazratganj, Lucknow.

3. You have lost your mobile handset in the Delhi metro. Write an
advertisement for the ‘Lost and Found’ column.
Lost & Found
I, Ranbir Mahajan, have lost my mobile in the metro, yellow line near Rajiv
Chowk. The phone is golden in colour, model name- I phone 6s, with a golden
cover. If anyone finds it, please return immediately. Finder will be suitably
rewarded.
Phone: 011-24536465X

4. You have lost your purse in a market. Write an advertisement for the ‘Lost
and Found’ column of a newspaper.
Lost & Found
I, Sharmila Gupta, have lost my red coloured ladies bag in Sarojini Nagar Market
yesterday. The bag carried my identity card, credit card and my mobile phone
along with ₹ 5000 cash. Please return if found. The finder will get a reward.
Phone: 98765XXXXX
5. You have lost your passport at the airport. Write an advertisement for the
lost and found column of a newspaper.
Lost & Found
I, Ramanand Atrey, have lost my passport, which was in a blue pouch, at the
check in area of Terminal 3 at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Finder will be
suitably rewarded to return it to B-6, Harihar Apartments, New Delhi.
Phone: 98765XXXXX
 6. TRAVEL AND TOURS
Details Required
• Begin with package available etc
• State the name of travel agency
• Specify destinations, duration etc
• Supply details of package-food/boarding/lodging sight-seeing etc
• Give estimated cost and special discount
• End with contact address/e-mail/phone
SAMPLE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT FROM A NEWSPAPER IS GIVEN BELOW
FOR GUIDANCE.
Shanti Travels & Tours
Pvt. Ltd, Delhi
Attractive Discount on Domestic
& International. Air Tickets with
instant door step delivery with gift
Thailand
₹ 24999/- 5 Nights
Sri Lanka
₹ 35999/- 4 Nights
Maldives
₹ 57999/- 4 Nights
China
₹ 72999/- 6 Nights
Seychelles
₹ 65999/- 5 Nights
Mauritius with Singapore
₹ 70999/- 6 Nights
USA
₹ 199999/- 11 Nights
New Zealand
₹ 109999/- 6 Nights
Canada
₹ 154999/- 6 Nights
98856456XX, 9864655XXX
 EXAMPLES

1. Sita Travels, 284, Rohini Enclave, Delhi, offers a package tour for 3 nights/4
days in Mauritius for ₹ 10000 per person. Draft an advertisement for
publication in a national daily in about 50 words. Give necessary details.

Travel and Tours

Attractive package available for Mauritius, 3 nights/4 days, breakfast and dinner,
stay at 3 star hotel, sight-seeing included ₹ 10000 per person. Special discount for
early birds. Contact Sita Travels, 227 Jagriti Enclave, Delhi. Phone 011-2436785X.

2. Global Travels C-89, Connaught Place, New Delhi, offers its patrons cheapest
air tickets for any destination by an airline besides offering consultancy and
exchange service. Draft an advertisement for publication in a national daily in
about 50 words.

Travel and Tours

Cheapest Air Tickets available for all airlines, all destinations, New York ₹ 355000,
San Francisco - ₹ 35000, Toronto ₹ 34500, London ₹ 19400 Visa insurance,
consultancy, buy/sell currencies. Visit Global Travels, C-89, Connaught Place, New
Delhi.
Phone: 011-243567XX, 245638XXX
 7. MATRIMONIAL (Alliance)
Details Required
• Appearance and age
• Educational/professional qualification
• Service, profession-income
• Age, height, complexion
• Caste/sub caste, religion
• Qualities sought in partner
• E-mail address/phone number(optional)
• End with box no c/o the daily (optional)
• Mention ‘Bride Wanted/Bridegroom Wanted’ at
SAMPLE ADVERTISEMENTS FROM NEWSPAPERS FOR MATRIMONIAL ARE GIVEN
BELOW FOR GUIDANCE.

Alliance for
Garg Boy
1984/5’7’’ PGDBM
Company Secretary
Earning
5 LPA working
as Asst. Professor in
Finance in IMS Ghaziabad,
father's aluminium
factory, residing in
Shakarpur, Delhi-92
E-mail: [email protected]
Alliance
TALL, DYNAMIC
Successful
Entrepreneur
son of cultured well
settled affluent South
Bombay family seeks
proposals from truly
beautiful, well matched
independent girls from
Veg Hindu families
E-mail Profile & Pics
to
[email protected]

EXAMPLE

1. A highly placed IT professional settled in UK seeks matrimonial alliance

with an exceptionally beautiful, educated, cultured and tall girl of good
status Punjabi family. Write a suitable advertisement for the
‘Matrimonial’ column of a national daily.

Bride Wanted
Alliance invited for a handsome, tall and cultured IT professional, 29 years, 180
cm tall, NRI settled in London as CEO of a reputed firm, exceptionally beautiful,
highly educated and cultured girl between 21 and 25 and at least 5 feet 4
inches tall. Only status Punjabi families. Send details and photos at
[email protected]
 8. OBITUARY
Details Required
• Photograph and name/Father’s name
• Message from family/company
• Background/Accomplishments
• Names of persons giving obituary with their relationship to the
deceased
• Date of birth and date of death
• Details of any special ceremony being held
SAMPLE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FROM NEWSPAPERS FOR OBITUARY ARE
GIVEN BELOW FOR GUIDANCE.
In Loving Memory
Sdn. Vidya Wati W/o
Late S. Hari Singh Kumar

We all miss you in every moment

of our life & cherish your memories.
Remembered by Inderjeet Singh,
Navneet Singh Transport
Group of Companies.

In Found of Everlasting Memory

Shri Ravikant Anand
(01-12-19XX to 20-08-20XX)
Birthday Wishes
I send today to a star in the sky,
not far away engraved in gold
on a cloud above just for you
dad with all my love.
In reverence – Sudha Rani (Wife), Pallavi, Priyanka
 EXAMPLE

1. You are Dr S Narayanan living at 19 Mangesh Street, T Nagar, Chennai –

600017. Write an obituary, to be inserted in a local newspaper, for your father
who died two days ago. Add details about the terahi ceremony to be held in his
memory.

PROF. A. LAKSHMINARAYAN Aged 86, Director Prime Residences Pvt Ltd., Retired
Prof. Eletronics, MIT, Chennai attained salvation on 13th July, 20XX. Mourned by
his wife Vijayalakshmi, sons Dr S Narayanan, Captain L.P. Raman, grandchildren,
great grandchildren, relatives and friends. Terahi on 25 th July at 19 Mangesh
Street, T Nagar, Chennai – 600017. Phone: 888976XXXX
 9. Appeal
Details Required
• Reason for appeal
• Donations to be sent where/to whom
• Inserted by (name/designation)
• Details of appeal
• E-mail/address and phone number

SAMPLE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FROM A NEWSPAPER FOR APPEAL IS

GIVEN BELOW FOR GUIDANCE.

APPEAL FOR IDENTIFICATION

General public is hereby informed that unidentified dead body of a
male, wheatish, Complexion name unknown, age about 30 years,
Height 5’8’’, build strong, Identification B.B.D. Tattooed on right
forearm wearing: Blue colour T-Shirt & grey colour pant has been
found on roadside near flyover Dilshad Garden Metro Station, Delhi.
Any person having any information or clue about this dead body may kindly
inform to the following.
Inspector
Dilshad Garden Metro Station, Delhi
Phone: 90453XXXXX
 EXAMPLE
1. Write an appeal in about 50 words addressed to Indians requesting donations
for the martyrs of the Kargil war. The appeal is going to be published in the
classified columns of a national daily. Sign yourself as Neera/Nadeem, Head
Girl/Boy, Hill Top Public School, Nainital.

Appeal
All know that the country’s brave security forces sacrificed their lives during the
Kargil War to maintain our national honour and integrity. It’s our duty to raise
funds for the families of the martyrs. All are requested to donate money
generously to the War Heroes Family Prime Minister’s Relief Fund. Your collection
should reach the undersigned by 5th February, 20XX.
Nadeem
Head Boy
Hill Top Public School, Nainital
 10. EDUCATIONAL
Details Required
• Name of the institute
• Eligibility and fee structure
• Job prospects/placement
• Address/phone no/e-mail
• Courses offered
• Time duration
• Discounts offered

SAMPLE CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS FROM NEWSPAPERS FOR EDUCATION

ARE GIVEN BELOW FOR GUIDANCE.
Admissions going on for 1-year Diploma
Course in Pre-Primary & Primary
Teacher’s Training for 20XX-XY. Morning
& Afternoon Batches available. Hurry!
Admission closing soon.
Call 96775XXXXX. Book Now!

FINE ART DIPLOMA / CERTIFICATE

COURSES at ROOP KUMARI INSTITUTE OF
FINE ART (Govt. Regd.), Address: F-1XXX,
Ashok Vihar, Ph-1, Delhi.(Near
Keshavpuram Metro Station)
Phone 95645346XX. www. Roopchandifa.com
 EXAMPLES
1. Write an advertisement for the ‘Educational’ column of a newspaper for an
institute offering different courses.
Educational
Get results IELTS, TOFEL basic advanced English speaking, personality
development, interview, group discussion, public speaking, Anant’s Advanced
English and Communication, SCO 86-87, Circular Road, Pune.
E-mail: [email protected]

2. You are Director of a coaching academy. Write an advertisement for

publication in the newspaper for admission to the various courses in your
institution.
Educational
Vision Business Management Institute offers one year Diploma courses in
Computer Programming and Business Management. Eligibility-senior secondary,
batches of 20, subdivided into 4 groups for practical training/field work. Excellent
faculty, fee ₹ 2500 payable quarterly. Last date for submitting applications 25 th
June. Contact: Director VBMI or phone: 262864570X
E-mail: [email protected]