TYPES OF ADVERTISEMENTS : CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT AND DISPLAY

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

Question - Principal, Genesis School, Delhi 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
Genesis School,Delhi. 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: abc123@gmail.com. For queries, contact: 98100XXXXX

Question- 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

Question -You are Karan Kumar/ Karuna Bajaj, a leading lawyer practising 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
Question -You want to let out a flat. Prepare an advertisement to this
effect for publication in a newspaper, giving the location of the building,
nature of accommodation, rent expected etc.

To Let
AVAILABLE ON rent Sushant Lok, Ansals MIG flats, II floor, two B/Rs,
lobby, balcony, fully furnished, well-ventilated. Walking distance from
the main market & taxi stand. Rent expected 5000 (fixed). Company
lease preferred. Contact Subodh 2B/31, Sushant Lok, Ph. 27521012

Question.
You are Prashant /Purnima of 202, Laxmi Nagar, New Delhi. You lost
your briefcase while travelling by bus from Laxmi Nagar to
Connaught Place, New Delhi. The briefcase contains some valuable
documents, including your Board’s certificate for All India Secondary
School Examination. Draft a notification in not more than 50 words
to be published in The Indian Express under their column “Lost &
Found”. Include all necessary details about the lost briefcase to
establish your claim.

LOST
LOST A brown VIP ‘classic’ brand briefcase with ‘Prashant’ written
near the handle while travelling by DTC route no. 89 from Laxmi
Nagar to Connaught Place. It contains some valuable documents.
The finder will be suitably rewarded. Contact: Prashant, 202 Laxmi
Nagar, New Delhi or Phone 27190048
Question
Your cat is missing since the last two days. Write an advertisement
to be published in the missing column of classified advertisements in
‘The Tribune’.

Missing
A BEAUTIFUL tabby cat named Tessa, white and brown fur, 1-year-
old, healthy, since 4th March 2OXX from Khan Market. If found
please contact Saravjeet Kaur, House no 83, Lajpat Nagar, Delhi,
Phone number 011 -267628XX.

Question .
Mr Aggarwal lost his passport while travelling in the Metro on the
yellow line from Model Town ’ to Rajiv Chowk Metro Station. Draft an
advertisement to be placed in the Lost and Found section of the
classified columns Hindustan Times’.

LOST
AN INDIAN passport bearing No A330007 in the name of Satish
Aggarwal along with an Air France ticket to Paris got Lost on 17th
February on the Metro route from Model Town to Rajiv Chowk at
approximately 10 AM. Finder contacts Satish Aggarwal, House no
243, Model Town, New Delhi. Phone- 97112402XX. The suitable
reward promised.
Question .
You have found a briefcase in a bus to Ajmer. Write an
advertisement for the ‘Lost and Found’ column in the newspaper.

Found
A BLACK American Tourister briefcase was found while travelling
by a bus from Delhi to Ajmer on 19th March, 20XX, contains
documents and driving license. Will be returned to the owner after
the particulars and details of the content are given. Please contact
Swaraj Singh, 99222348XX.

Tours And Travel (Display Advertisement)

Details Required
 Give heading ‘Package Available’ or another suitable phrase
 State the name of the travel agency
 Specify destinations, duration etc
 Details of package – food! boarding! lodging! sight-seeing etc
 Indicate the cost and special discount, if any
 Contact address? e-mail? phone number
Question .
You are the proprietor of Shatabdi Travels and have organised a 3
nights? 4 days package for Singapore. Draft the advertisement for a
national daily to draw people to it.

Tours and Travel

ATTRACTIVE PACKAGE available for Singapore, 3 nights! 4 days,
breakfast and dinner, stay at 4-star hotels, inclusive of sight-
 seeing and transfers, 49,999 per person. Special Diwali discount
for bookings before 10th November. Contact Shatabdi Travels, N-
24, Outer Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi. Phone 98122567XX,
O11-225672XX
Question .
As a travel agent, draft a suitable advertisement offering an
attractive package.

Tours And Travel

STAR LINE Cruises offers special cruises to Dubai, Singapore,
Mauritius, Seychelles, and the Maldives. Most exciting and thrilling
itineraries for individuals/couples and groups. Deluxe hotels and
choice of Continental, Chinese, Indian and local cuisine. Courteous
and multi-lingual tour guides for sight-seeing. Daily departures at
very attractive rates. Special discounts for families. Children below
8 years free. Contact for booking Star Line Cruises, 26, 1st Floor,
Khan Market, New Delhi. Phone 011-411411XX
Educational
Details Required
 Give heading
 Name of the institution
 Courses offered, duration
 Eligibility criteria
 Facilities Fee structure (optional)
 Job prospects after completion/ placement facilities/ features of
the training
 Incentive and discount offered
 Last date for registration
 Contact address/ e-mail/ website/ phone number
Format Of Educational

Question .
Draft a classified advertisement announcing crash courses for the
preparation of IELTS and TOEFL.
Educational
ERA INSTITUTE offers crash courses for the preparation of IELTS
and TOEFL. High scores guaranteed. Highly trained and
experienced faculty. Small batches of 10 students. Scholarships
are available. Completely air-conditioned and wi-fi enabled
campus. Fees – INR 7999. Last date -16th August 20XX. Contact:
 Era Institute, Phone 011-727472XX
Question .
An IIT graduate friend of yours wants to launch an IIT-JEE
Competition Tutorial Centre. Draft a classified advertisement for
him.

IIT – Jee Coaching

SARGODHA COMPETITION Tutorial Centre, Kalu Sarai, offers 1-year
and 2-year coaching courses for IIT-JEE. Headed by IIT graduate
Sunil Manchanda with 10 years’ experience in coaching. Success
guaranteed. Fees payable in instalments. Early bird discount
available. Latest study material available.For details contact - 011
2651XXXX or after office hours- 93540XXXXX.