CLASS XII (2020 – 2021)

ENGLISH WRITING: CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

1. Situation wanted
2. Situation vacant
3. For rent / To let
4. For sale
5. Lost and Found
6. Missing persons / pets
7. Educational

1. Situation wanted
THE DECCAN HERALD, NEW DELHI

CLASSIFIEDS

SITUATION WANTED

BCA specialised in web designing, along with content writing,

with 2 yrs experience in ad co. in Bengaluru. 25 yrs. Fluent in
English, Hindi & Kannada. Seeks job in or around Bengaluru.
Expected salary: Rs 60,000 per month. Please contact: Sharon
at 9129400412 or write to: sharon123@gmail.com.

Practice:
i. You are Sonia, a 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.

ii. You are a commerce graduate with 8 years’ experience of keeping account. You are looking for a
job with and MNC/Corporate House. Prepare an advertisement for the ‘Situations Wanted’ column
of a national daily.

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2. Situation vacant

THE HINDU

CLASSIFIEDS

SITUATION VACANT

WANTED, sales representatives for auto agency in Palampur.

Must be graduates, between 25 – 30 yrs with min 2 yrs
experience. Must possess good communication skills & pleasing
personality. Fluent in Hindi, English. Computer skills added
advantage. Good remuneration & perks. Apply with CV to the
Manager, Confident Automobiles, Plantation Road, Palampur -
Practice: 176061

i. A reputed sugar factory in Muzzafarnagar, UP, requires a Deputy General Manager for handling
commercial and administrative functions. Draft an advertisement in not more than 50 words for
publication in ‘Situation Vacant’ column of The Pioneer, Lucknow.

ii. FabIndia, a renowned chain store, requires an experienced Floor Manager for its branch in Ashok
Nagar, Bhubaneshwar, not above 35 years. Draft an advertisement to be published in the classified
columns of a local daily in not more than 50 words.

3. For rent / To let

THE HINDU

CLASSIFIEDS

TO LET

TO LET: portion of newly constructed duplex villa in posh

area in Lucknow. 2 bedrooms, bath attached, hall, kitchen.
Parking space for 1 vehicle. Walking distance from shopping
mall, bus station. Non-smoking, executive bachelors
preferred. Rent: Rs 12,000 per month, non-negotiable.
Interested persons only contact, Anosh Mistry, 12/254,
Nizampur, Lucknow, phone: 9717277812.

Practice:

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i. You are running a real estate agency in South Delhi. Write an advertisement for Saturday ‘Prime
Estate’ column of The Times of India, New Delhi, giving details of flats/bungalows available for rent.

ii. You want to let out a flat. Prepare an advertisement to this effect for publication in a newspaper,
giving location of the building, nature of accommodation, rent expected, etc.

4. For sale

THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS

CLASSIFIEDS

FOR SALE

FOR SALE: 2 Labrador Retriever puppies, 3 months.

Yellow and chocolate colours. Healthy, vaccinated.
Expected price: Rs 30,000 per puppy. Serious buyers
please contact between 4 pm & 6 pm: Vishal, 45/252,
Gemini Colony, Cross Road, Pune. Phone: 26567210.

Practice:
i. You are Ranjeet of Greater Kailash, New Delhi. You want to sell your Hyundai i10 car as you are
leaving for abroad. Draft a suitable advertisement to be published in the ‘For Sale’ columns of the
Times of India.

ii. You want to sell your television and refrigerator. Draft a suitable advertisement to be published in
the classified columns of The Hindustan Times.

5. Lost and Found

THE NEW INDIAN EXPRESS

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CLASSIFIEDS

FOUND
Practice:
i. You have lost your wrist watch in a public park. Write a suitable advertisement for the ‘Lost and
Found’ columns of a local daily.

ii. You have found some documents in a hard plastic cover in the local train. Write a suitable
advertisement for the ‘Lost and Found’ columns of a national daily in about 50 words. You are
Madhu.

6. Missing persons / pets

THE HINDU

CLASSIFIEDS

MISSING KID

MISSING child aged 5, since Monday afternoon. 86

cms, wheatish complexion, curly hair, birth mark
below right ear. Last seen wearing red t-shirt, black
shorts, black shoes. Informer will be suitably
rewarded. Contact: Abhilash Khanna, 3/42B, Pristine
Apartments, Railway Station Road, Pudussery.

Practice:

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i. Your pet cat has been missing for two days. Draft an advertisement with relevant details for
publication in the Missing columns of The Daily Times.
ii. Your grandfather with poor vision and memory loss has been missing for a day. Draft a suitable
advertisement for the ‘Missing Persons’ column of a newspaper.

7. Educational
THE HINDU

CLASSIFIEDS

EDUCATIONAL

NIVS offers diploma courses in Electronics, laser

technology, computer & tv hardware/software, fashion-
designing, etc. Duration – 2 yrs. Eligibility – Senior
Secondary. Excellent faculty, labs & workshops. 1 year
training. Quarterly fee – Rs 2500. Last date for application
– 15 May. Director, National Institute of Vocational
Studies, 27 Bank Road, Bhubaneshwar. Phone: 24232456.

Practice:
i. The Centre for Foreign Languages is offering courses in Spanish, French and German. As director
of the institution, draft an advertisement for the classifieds column of The Indian Express. (50 words)
(COURSES IN FOREIGN LANGUAGES)
ii. Ms Sharda has decided to start a beauty care and hobby classes at her residence in 23, Ozone
Apartments, Koramangala, Bangalore. Draft a classified advertisement for publication in The
Deccan Herald. (BEAUTY CARE & HOBBY CLASSES)
iii. You are the secretary of Bright Vision Acting and Modelling Institute, Central Market, Kolkata.
Write out a suitable advertisement giving details of the Diploma / Certificate courses offered by the
institute.

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