3. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENT

Newspapers mostly publish classified on Sunday. They are classified in different categories. The category is displayed at the top. Catchy phrases and words are used. They are written in simple language which is formal and factual. Relevant information is given. Contact number or post box number at the newspaper are given. To attract attention they are given in a box.

Students are advised to look at these classified in English newspapers on Sundays. These are given in minimum words in the newspapers. Students are required to write them in the examination within the limit of 50 words. Some important examples are given here for the practice of students.

Difficult words

Catchy – attractive, impressive.                                                                                      Required-  need, want.

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 Lease/ Rent

1 Q.1. You are rajan /Rekha . you want to let your newly constructed house. Write an advertisement to be published in a local newspaper in “To Let” classified column in about 50 words.
    Answer-             
                        

ADVERTISEMENT TO CLASSIFIED COLUMN

TO LET To let  a newly constructed  house in 125sq mts at Civil Lines on Grant Trunk Road. The house also covers a portion of mini kitchen garden on backyard. Interested parties may contact Mrs .Rekha Rani on ph. Or mob.0135-254522- on any weekday from 11am to 11pm.

  

Q.2.-You want to let out a portion of your newly constructed independent house. Write an advertisement to be published in the “To Let” classified columns of the ‘ Indian Express’ New Delhi .

To Let To - let a portion of a newly constructed independent house, two big rooms, a store and a kitchen, still unoccupied. Separate gate, Car parking available. Contact 9897933297.

 II.AUTO SALE/PURCHASE

Q.3.- You plan to sell your two wheeler. Draft a suitable advertisement in not more than 50 wards to be inserted in the classified columns of a local  daily, giving all necessary details of the two wheeler. You Sumit/Sudha, 15, Krishna Nagar, Delhi.

TWO WHEELER FOR SALE For sale a  Bajaj pulsur bike,2000 model in excellent running condition. Average around 40 kms per litre. Documents complete and ready. Tax paid. Price not below Rs. 25,000. Contact Sumit, 15 Krishna Nagar Delhi. Tel. 25763432

2 Q.4.   You want to sell your Maruti 800 car as you are going abroad on an assignment. Draft a suitable advertisement to be published in the classified columns of “The Times of India”, New Delhi (World limit : 50)

CAR FOR SALE For sale Maruti 800 car, 1998 model, running with CNG, steel bluish in colour, condition excellent. 50,000 kms. Fully loaded, legality complete. Price not exceeding Rs. One lakh. Contact Dheerendra, 2A Mausam Apartment West End, Delhi. Tel. 27020884

  

SITUATION VACANT

Q.5. SGRR inter college Dehradun wants a dance teacher for it. Write an advertisement to be published in the classified column of a local news paper (word limit 50 words)

Ans-

SGRR inter college dehradun Require a dance teacher Wanted a trained, degree/ diploma holder dance teacher  for SGRR inter college Dehradun. Age 25-30 years. Salary Rs. 10,000/-. Mail your resume to SGRR inter college, Dehradun.                                                                                                                      Manager

Q .6.- you are general manager of ‘Tata India limited’. You want to appoint two sales representatives for your company. Give an advertisement to be published in the classified column of a well known newspaper ‘Times Of India’. (Word limit 50 words)

Ans-

Tata India Limited  Wants two sales representatives Wanted two sales representatives. At least graduate in Arts/Commerce. Age between 20-25. Fluent speech in English and Hindi. Grand personality. Salary Rs.10,000+perks. Walk in for an interview 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.                                                                                                                      Add: Tata India limited, Dehra Dun.

                                                 

Matrimonials  

Q.7.-You are Dinesh/Sangeeta of Almora,Uttarakhand . You want to seek a suitable match for your sister who is an M.A. in English and is working as a lecturer. Draft a suitable advertisement for the matrimonial column of a daily local news paper.(word limit-50 words)    2013.   

Ans-

Fair, slim 28/5’4” M.A. English working as a lecturer in govt.inter college,Rajput girl from Almora, Uttarakhand seeks a govt Doctor/engineer/ lecturer from cultured family. Prefers Uttarakhand govt lecturer. Call: 09990660089. Email:Dinesh@gmail.com

        

COMMERCIAL ADVERTISEMENT

(Display Advertisement)

Leading manufacture, establishments and organization etc. make use of commercial (display) advertisement for publicity and promotion of their products, service or some event.

Main features

1.     Designed for commercial purposes.

2.     More space and more expenses.

3.     Visually attractive- catchy slogans, punch lines, witty expressions, pictures and (or) sketches.

4.     Varying font size or shape.

5.     Language- lucid and attractive.

6.     Spacing proportional arranging all things.

Necessary Details

1.     Name of the company/institute/organisers etc.

2.     Detail regarding product/event educational course etc.

3.     Special offers or discount, if any.

4.     Address of the company/institute/organizers etc

 Q.1. Design a display advertisement to promote the sale of “Jindal Steel Pipes and Tubes”?

JINDAL STAINLESS STEEL PIPES AND TUBES The most reliable names in S.S. Pipes and Tubes in India. ·        ISI standards ·        Rust Free  ·        All – Weather poof ·        Reasonable Approved by National and International Agencies.                                             CAUTION       Beware of spurious material                 For enquiry, contact : JINDAL PIPES LTD. KURUKSHETRA (INDIA)

3. Launching/ sale promotion of consumer items

Q.2.You are Ramesh/ Rashmi. You are working at a “Cello” company. Your company have launched a new “Cello designer pen”. Draft a commercial advertisement to promote cello designer pen?

Answer:-

DO YOU HAVE A BAD HANDWRITING?            …..WANT TO IMPROVE!        BUY cello DESIGNER PENS .ENTER A NEW WORLD OF CREATIVITY …….!                            TRENDY,                SM…OO…..TH FINE TIP                   PROPER FIRM GRIP                               BUY ONE TODAY!......and……get 100% marks                                 For        your…….HANDWRITING….!                                                                                                CELLO LTD                                                                                       A NAME FOR QUALITY

Q.3.     Samsung  have produced a new television name ‘slim 51’. Draft an advertisement for a local daily to promote the sale of the television. Offer a Kodak Camera free along with the television to those who buy it before March 30.

      

WATCH & CLICK OFFER Free A CKICK N SHOOT CAMERA When you buy        SLIM 51  51” Flat screen  HI-FI SOUND SYSTEM  COMPETITIVE PRICE   BUT HURRY This is a limited offer. Open upto 30 march.  Contact Your nearest dealer today Samsung televisions The promise for a happy home

Q.5. you are Dr Rakesh/ Veena, CMO Dehradun. Write a general notice for public or administer Polio Drop to their children below five years. Give date and place.

ATTENTION FOR POLIO AWARENESS JOIN HANDS WITH HEALTH DEPTT.  Weave out polio menance.  Administer polio drops to your kids below five years.   Eradicate and root out this disease from our state.   Join on Clock Tower crossing at Dehradun    On   Sunday,18th of june,2017                                                                                                                                     Dr Rakesh                                                                                                         CMO Dehradun