RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, MAYUR VIHAR

SESSION 2022-2023

CLASS: XI SUBJECT: ENGLISH

A Classified advertisement is written by an employer who is

looking for the services of a person in his organization or to

sell/purchase/rent any property or for many other purposes.

TYPE OF PURPOSE
ADVERTISEMENT
SITUATION VACANT This advertisement is written by an employer who is
looking for the services of a person in his
organization.
SITUATION This is written by a job-seeker.
WANTED
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.
ACCOMMODATION Written by the ones looking for a place for
WANTED 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.
Tips for writing Classified Advertisement

1. When you’re writing an advertisement, every word counts. Being too vague or
wordy will cause people to skim your advertisement instead of pausing to read it,
so the same writing tenets apply no matter what type of advertisement you’re
writing.
2. It should begin with a heading in bold or upper case letters.
3. The language should be according to the audience we are referring to. For example-
If you want to sell something to the youngsters, the words chosen shall be good
enough to attract them.
4. Do not use the same descriptive characteristics for every type of advertisement. For
example- In Situation Wanted case, calling for receptionist applications, one must
use words that are indicative of the personality and communication skills you are
 looking for. On the other hand, for hiring a tech executive, it is imperative you ask
for skills limited to the IT department.
5. Do not make full sentences. The prescribed limit is 50 words and in order to make
your advertisement loaded with information about the topic, you have to manage
your words carefully.
6. Always add contact details in the end either in the form of contact no., email id or
both. They are generally given in the question.
7. It should always be in a box made with sharpened pencil.
8. It should be neat and clean with good presentation.

Classified Advertisement Examples

1. 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.

SITUATION WANTED
REQUIRED a young, dynamic, smart, charismatic and friendly female receptionist
for Sunrise Global School, Agra. Attractive salary with fringe benefits. Healthy
work environment. Fresh graduates having honours or equivalent degree in
English with good communication skills can apply by sending their cover letter
and resume till March 30 on the below mentioned id: [email protected]. For
queries, contact: 98100XXXXX

2. 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.

SITUATION VACANT!
BA (Hons) History topper, Vikram/Sonia, with specialization in Medieval India is
looking for the job of a tourist guide. Age 22 years. Affluent in Hindi and English.
Well-acquainted with places of historical interest in Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Good
communication skills, persuasion skills and charming personality. Expected
salary- 30,000pm. Contact no.: 999751234 and email-id : [email protected].

3. 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.
 FOR SALE
Flat No. 12, Seva Nagar, Pune. Ground floor with two bedrooms having attached
bathrooms, car parking available, park facing, best location, friendly neighbours,
24 hour power and water supply, low maintenance charges and reasonable price.
For further details, contact:Harish/Harshita 98100XXXXX

4. 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.

FOR SALE
Available black Maruti SWIFT Dzire, ZXI, year 2016, self-driven, cautiously used,
scratch less with a stereo and perfectly working air-conditioner. No
scratches,Beautiful upholstery, good condition, Interested may contact:Ram
/Rajni , 12345679

5. 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.

FOR PURCHASE
Independent house at City Light Road to be used as office-cum-residence,
medium-sized, preferably the corner one, fully-furnished and ready to move in.
Reasonably priced. Interested may contact Karan Kumar/ Karuna Bajaj: 45645678