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Writing Skills: Classified Ads Guide

The document outlines the structure and essential elements of classified advertisements for various categories such as 'Situation Vacant', property sales, lost and found items, matrimonial ads, and vehicle sales. Each category has specific guidelines on how to format the ad, including necessary details like descriptions, contact information, and pricing. The aim is to provide clear and concise information to effectively communicate the advertisement's purpose.

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Writing Skills: Classified Ads Guide

The document outlines the structure and essential elements of classified advertisements for various categories such as 'Situation Vacant', property sales, lost and found items, matrimonial ads, and vehicle sales. Each category has specific guidelines on how to format the ad, including necessary details like descriptions, contact information, and pricing. The aim is to provide clear and concise information to effectively communicate the advertisement's purpose.

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ARMY PUBLIC SCHOOL SHANKAR VIHAR

CLASS XII WRITING SKILLS- CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS


Classified Advertisements are covered under different SITUATION VACANT/WANTED
headings: Keep Heading — Situation Vacant
Situation vacant/situation wanted /Wanted
Sale and Purchase of Property/vehicles/Household Goods Begin with ‘Wanted’ or ‘Required’.
Missing persons/Pet animals. Mention name of the employee
Lost and found withaddress.
Travels and Tours/Packers and Movers. Mention the no. of posts lying
Accomdation Wanted/ To let vacant/name of the post.
Matrimonials / Alliance. – Change in name Mention required age limit and
qualification (educational and
professional).
Minimum experience required.
PROPERTY- FOR SALE/TOLET/WANTED
Begin with for Sale/Purchase or Available/Wanted.
Type of house (Flat, independenfloor/house/office
Size-floor. no. of rooms etc. MISSING PERSON/PET ANIMALS
Fixtures & fittings Begin with ‘Missing’
Surroundings-centrally located, facing park, nearby Physical description (a) Person - age, sex, height,
market, school, hospital, bank, bus stand complexion, built, clothes and other identifying
Use adjectives like airy, well ventilated, fully features.
furnished, brand new, newly constructed. (b) Pet animal - name, breed, colour of fur or skin.
Company or Bank lease preferred. Since when and from where missing
Expected price : fixed/negotiable. Reward/message if any
Contact address and Ph. No Contact address and Ph. No.

FOR SALE
MATRIMONIALS
HOUSEHOLD / OFFICE GOODS
• Begin with ‘Wanted/Alliance’ or Proposal
Item, brand and year of manufacturing.
invited
General condition – excellent working condition,
• Physical description : age, height, complexion
looks brand new etc.
built (Slim/Tall).
Specify material in case of furniture.
• Academic, Professional Qualifications, job
Price offered/expected/ Negotiable
status, salary etc.
Contact address and Ph. No.
• Caste/sub-caste, religion etc.
• Contact / Post Box No. ...............

VEHICLE FOR SALE


LOST AND FOUND Model No., Year of Manufacturing
Begin with ‘Lost’ and ‘Found’. Colour, accessories (New seat cover, mats, music
Brief physical description system, A/C.)
Name of the object/article, Brand, Colour, size, Single hand driven, good condition, new tyres, non-
condition. accidental, scratchless, milage, authorised CNG
When/where lost or found. kit/diesel version.
Reward if any Insurance, Road Tax, and Pollution Certificate
Contact address and Ph. No. Expected price 2,00000/- (fixed/negotiable)
For ‘Lost’ give all details whereas for ‘Found’ the Contact address and telephone No.
details need not be given completely- To be
identified by owner.

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