Advertisement for Class XI (Writing Skill)

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS

You will come across classified advertisements in the columns of newspapers and magazines. The important features of a Classified Advertisements are—
* No blocks, no design and language to be factual.
* Simple and formal and to the point
* Comprehensive; yet must leave out no important matter.
* Never be too lengthy (confine to the word limit)

Marking Scheme : Format Suitable Heading/Classification)                  1 Mark
                              Content relevance                                                      2 Marks
                              Expression(Grammatical, Accuracy, Spellings Suitable Style
                                    & Selection of words                                           1 Mark

Important Points to be followed:

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS
* Clearly state the category at the top-e.g.-For Sale, To Let etc.
* Give all necessary details in points using commas.
* Give contact address, name, and telephone number.
* Put the matter in a box.

Kinds of Classified Advertisements
I. Situation Vacant/Wanted
2. To-Let
3. Sale and purchase
4. Accommodation wanted
5. Educational (All admissions etc.)
6. Placement services
7. Matrimonial
8. Lost and found
9. Tuitions
10. Packers and Movers
11. Kennel
12 Travels and Tours
13. Public Appeal

NOTE: For detailed advertisements and solved exercises see post of 21.09.2019