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Classified Advertisement

Original CBSE questions with easy answers for independent writing practice. Exam-year labels are omitted.

Classified Advertisement: quick CBSE guide

What is it?

A short newspaper advertisement grouped under a category such as Situation Vacant, To-Let, For Sale or Wanted.

Format

  1. Choose a clear category heading.
  2. State the item, service or requirement.
  3. Add essential details such as location, condition, qualification or price.
  4. Give a contact name and number.

What to do

  • Use phrases and short lines to save words.
  • Include only useful selling or contact details.
  • Follow the stated word limit.

What not to do

  • Do not write full sentences unnecessarily.
  • Do not hide the contact details.
  • Do not add a story or personal explanation.
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Question 1: You are Manisha of 10, Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore. You want a Maths teacher for your son who is a Class 10 student. Draft a suitable advertisement in not more than 50 words stating your requirements.

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MATHS TUTOR WANTED
Experienced Maths teacher required for a Class X boy in Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru. Graduate with strong subject knowledge and public-school teaching experience preferred. Evening classes, Monday to Friday. Remuneration negotiable. Contact Manisha, 10, Rajaji Nagar, Bengaluru.

Question 2: You want to sell your newly built flat. Draft a suitable advertisement in not more than 50 words for the classified columns of The Hindu giving all necessary details. You are Niranjan, 247, J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru.

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FLAT FOR SALE
Newly built, well-lit two-bedroom flat on M.G. Road with attached toilets, drawing-cum-dining room and servant room. Near reputed schools, hospital and airport. Expected price negotiable. Contact Niranjan, 247, J.P. Nagar, Bengaluru.

Question 3: You have retired from a bank after 30 years of service and are looking for a job. Draft an advertisement in about 50 words for the Situation Wanted column of a local daily giving your qualifications, experience and the kind of job expected.

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SITUATION WANTED
Retired bank employee with 30 years' experience seeks suitable administrative or accounts position. Graduate, computer literate and experienced in customer service and office records. Available immediately. Contact Sunil, 4, Bank Enclave.

Question 4: Draft a classified advertisement for a furnished room available for rent near a metro station.

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FURNISHED ROOM AVAILABLE FOR RENT
Furnished room available for rent offered/required in a convenient locality. Good condition, clear details and reasonable terms. Interested persons may contact the advertiser for price, location, photographs and inspection time. Genuine enquiries only. Contact: Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi; phone 9876543210.

Question 5: Draft an advertisement for a used bicycle in excellent condition.

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USED BICYCLE FOR SALE
Used bicycle for sale offered/required in a convenient locality. Good condition, clear details and reasonable terms. Interested persons may contact the advertiser for price, location, photographs and inspection time. Genuine enquiries only. Contact: Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi; phone 9876543210.

Question 6: Draft an advertisement seeking a home tutor for English and Science.

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HOME TUTOR REQUIRED
Home tutor required offered/required in a convenient locality. Good condition, clear details and reasonable terms. Interested persons may contact the advertiser for price, location, photographs and inspection time. Genuine enquiries only. Contact: Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi; phone 9876543210.

Question 7: Draft an advertisement for a missing pet dog.

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MISSING PET DOG
Missing pet dog offered/required in a convenient locality. Good condition, clear details and reasonable terms. Interested persons may contact the advertiser for price, location, photographs and inspection time. Genuine enquiries only. Contact: Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi; phone 9876543210.

Question 8: Draft an advertisement offering weekend computer classes for beginners.

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WEEKEND COMPUTER CLASSES AVAILABLE
Weekend computer classes available offered/required in a convenient locality. Good condition, clear details and reasonable terms. Interested persons may contact the advertiser for price, location, photographs and inspection time. Genuine enquiries only. Contact: Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi; phone 9876543210.

Question 9: Draft an advertisement for a second-hand car in good condition.

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SECOND-HAND CAR FOR SALE
Second-hand car for sale offered/required in a convenient locality. Good condition, clear details and reasonable terms. Interested persons may contact the advertiser for price, location, photographs and inspection time. Genuine enquiries only. Contact: Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi; phone 9876543210.

Question 10: Draft an advertisement seeking a flat for purchase near a school.

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FLAT WANTED FOR PURCHASE
Flat wanted for purchase offered/required in a convenient locality. Good condition, clear details and reasonable terms. Interested persons may contact the advertiser for price, location, photographs and inspection time. Genuine enquiries only. Contact: Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi; phone 9876543210.

Question 11: Draft a classified advertisement for a trained AI tutor available for school students.

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AI TUTOR AVAILABLE
AI tutor available offered/required in a convenient locality. Relevant qualification or clear condition required. Reasonable terms, flexible timing and genuine enquiries only. Interested persons may contact Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi, for details, inspection and documents. Phone 9876543210.

Question 12: Draft an advertisement for a heatwave-safe room available for short-term rent.

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HEATWAVE-SAFE ROOM AVAILABLE FOR RENT
Heatwave-safe room available for rent offered/required in a convenient locality. Relevant qualification or clear condition required. Reasonable terms, flexible timing and genuine enquiries only. Interested persons may contact Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi, for details, inspection and documents. Phone 9876543210.

Question 13: Draft an advertisement seeking a cyber-safety trainer for a school.

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CYBER-SAFETY TRAINER REQUIRED
Cyber-safety trainer required offered/required in a convenient locality. Relevant qualification or clear condition required. Reasonable terms, flexible timing and genuine enquiries only. Interested persons may contact Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi, for details, inspection and documents. Phone 9876543210.

Question 14: Draft an advertisement for an electric scooter in good condition.

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ELECTRIC SCOOTER FOR SALE
Electric scooter for sale offered/required in a convenient locality. Relevant qualification or clear condition required. Reasonable terms, flexible timing and genuine enquiries only. Interested persons may contact Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi, for details, inspection and documents. Phone 9876543210.

Question 15: Draft an advertisement offering counselling support for examination stress.

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COUNSELLING SUPPORT AVAILABLE
Counselling support available offered/required in a convenient locality. Relevant qualification or clear condition required. Reasonable terms, flexible timing and genuine enquiries only. Interested persons may contact Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi, for details, inspection and documents. Phone 9876543210.

Question 16: Draft an advertisement seeking volunteers for flood-relief work.

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FLOOD-RELIEF VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED
Flood-relief volunteers required offered/required in a convenient locality. Relevant qualification or clear condition required. Reasonable terms, flexible timing and genuine enquiries only. Interested persons may contact Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi, for details, inspection and documents. Phone 9876543210.

Question 17: Draft an advertisement for accessible office space available for rent.

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ACCESSIBLE OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE
Accessible office space available offered/required in a convenient locality. Relevant qualification or clear condition required. Reasonable terms, flexible timing and genuine enquiries only. Interested persons may contact Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi, for details, inspection and documents. Phone 9876543210.

Question 18: Draft an advertisement offering compost made from kitchen waste.

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ORGANIC COMPOST AVAILABLE
Organic compost available offered/required in a convenient locality. Relevant qualification or clear condition required. Reasonable terms, flexible timing and genuine enquiries only. Interested persons may contact Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi, for details, inspection and documents. Phone 9876543210.

Question 19: Draft an advertisement for rooftop space suitable for solar installation.

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ROOFTOP SPACE WANTED FOR SOLAR INSTALLATION
Rooftop space wanted for solar installation offered/required in a convenient locality. Relevant qualification or clear condition required. Reasonable terms, flexible timing and genuine enquiries only. Interested persons may contact Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi, for details, inspection and documents. Phone 9876543210.

Question 20: Draft an advertisement seeking a fact-checking assistant for a local news portal.

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FACT-CHECKING ASSISTANT REQUIRED
Fact-checking assistant required offered/required in a convenient locality. Relevant qualification or clear condition required. Reasonable terms, flexible timing and genuine enquiries only. Interested persons may contact Aarav, 45 Green Park, New Delhi, for details, inspection and documents. Phone 9876543210.