Question 1:

You are Krishna/ Tisha, Secretary, Greenland Enterprises Ltd, Delhi-110006. Your
Chairman has asked you to draft an advertisement for a local daily under the classified
columns for the vacant posts of one accountant and two office assistants.
Draft an advertisement.
Answer:

SITUATION VACANT

Required one accountant and two office assistants for a renowned firm. Minimum
qualification: Bachelor’s degree in commerce and work experience of minimum one
year. Remuneration—best in the industry. Interested candidates can send their CVs by
courier/speed post to Greenland Enterprises Ltd, 4436/16, Daryaganj, Delhi-110006.
Contact Krishna, Secretary, Mobile no 98111XXXXX

Question 2:
Hotel Lake View. Udaipur, needs young & smart lady receptionists. Write an
advertisement to be published in the ‘Situation Vacant’ column of a local newspaper.
Answer:

SITUATION VACANT

Wanted convent educated, smart and young ladies in the age group 21-25 with
plea¬sing personalities and fluency in communication to work as receptionists for a
reputed five star hotel. Knowledge of a foreign language besides English will be
preferred. Handsome salary and Perks. Apply upto 30th June with complete bio-data
and recent passport size photograph to Personnel Manager, Hotel Lake View, Udaipur.

Question 3:
You need two lady checkers for Globe Exports, Virat Nagar, Kolkata 700085. Write an
advertisement to be published in the ‘Situation Vacant’ column of The Morning Star,
Kolkata.
Answer:

SITUATION VACANT

Wanted two smart, impressive young lady checkers for a renowned export house based
in Kolkata. Fresh graduates with good communication skills can apply. Attractive salary
besides other benefits. Apply to Manager (HRD), Globe Exports, Virat Nagar 700085 up
to 15 Nov.

Question 4:
You are P. Sharma of Varanasi. You want an English (a Mathematics) tutor for your
daughter. Write an advertisement to be published in the classified columns of a local
newspaper.
Answer:

WANTED LADY TUTOR

Wanted a lady tutor to coach a girl of class XII in English. Only ladies with a minimum
five years’ experience of teaching S.S.C.E will be considered. Emoluments: travelling
expenses plus 2000 to 2500 p.m. depending upon the calibre and experience. Contact:
P. Sharma, 128L, Ring Road, Varanasi.

Question 5:
You are the Managing Director of Varun Enterprises, a leading garments export house.
You need accountants for your Meerut office. Write an advertisement for the ‘Situation
Vacant’ column of a local daily.
Answer:

ACCOUNTANTS WANTED

Wanted a competent and experienced accountant capable of handling accounts

independently. Commerce graduates having at least five years experience in a reputed
firm will be preferred. Salary and perks according to the efficiency and performance of
the candidate. Apply in confidence to Asstt. Manager (HRD) Varun Enterprises, Meerut
upto 25 March.

Question 6:
You are the manager, Herbal India Ltd. Draft an advertisement for your company for the
post of two Sales Executives. Specify your requirements, qualifications, experience, and
personality of the candidates.
Answer:

SITUATION VACANT

Wanted two young and dynamic Sales Executives for our marketing division. Minimum
Qualifications – M. Pharma. Work experience of at least 5 years. Proficiency in English,
impressive personality & ready to travel. Good salary and other perks. Apply in
confidence with complete bio-data till 15 March 2013 to Manager, Herbal India 6 B/247,
Ashok Vihar, New Delhi-110070.

Question 1:
You want to sell your old car as you are planning to buy a new one. Draft a suitable
advertisement to be published in a local daily under the classified columns.
Answer:

Vehicle For Sale

Available Ford Ikon 2004, 1300CC, silver colour, travelled 49000 kms only, Chandigarh
registration, sparingly used, fitted with alloy wheels and latest Panasonic music system
with CD Player, 1000 watts amplifier, woofer and speaker, giving 15 Kmpl petrol with
AC, leather upholstery, beize interior, sunroof, good condition, fully insured. No dealers,
please.

Contact Srishanth Jha, 97112702XX

Question 2:
You want to purchase a flat. Draft an advertisement in about 50 words for a newspaper,
detailing your requirements and your capacity to pay.
Answer:

FOR PURCHASE

For purchase DLF Flat in South City/DLF Colony with three bed-rooms, D/D with family
lounge. Comer flat preferred. Price around 20 to 25 lacs. Bonafide owners or dealers to
contact. M.K. Bhasin, 12, Pandara Road, New Delhi-110001. Phone 23285062.
(b) Vehicle: (Specific details)

 State Model/year of manufacturing.

 Specify the condition/mileage done.
 Give colour, accessories etc.
 Price expected/offered.

Question 3:
You want to sell your Maruti Car. Draft a suitable advertisement in about 50 words to be
published in the ‘For sale’ columns of The Times of India.
Answer:

FOR SALE

Available Maruti 800 DX, 2000 Model in excellent working condition. White scratchless,
self driven, sparingly used. Average 18 km a liter. All accessories intact. Expected Price
not below ₹ 1.40 lacs. Contact. Malhotra, 24673289
(c) Household goods: (Specific details)

 Mention brand, model, year of mfg.

 Specify material, in case of furniture.
 Give the present condition.
 Quote price offered/expected.

Question 4:
You have been transferred to another city. You want to sell certain household goods.
Draft a suitable advertisement to be inserted in a newspaper.
Answer:

FOR SALE

For immediate sale white LG Washing Machine, Model PX-7 purchased 2000, ONIDA
CTV 25”, 1999; sofa set for 7; oval-shaped dining table with 8 chairs. All in excellent
condition. Owner transferred. Prices negotiable. Contact: Mohan Mehra, Phone
26189023

Question 1:
You want to let out a house. Prepare an advertisement to this effect for publication in a
newspaper giving the location of the building, nature of accommodation, rent expected,
etc.
Answer:
 To Let

Available newly built marbled house in Sector 22, Gurgaon on lease. Ground Floor 2
rooms, one covered verandah, attached bathroom, kitchen. First Floor 2 rooms,
verandah, attached bathroom, modular kitchen. Walking distance to the local market.
East/ park facing. 24×7 water, electricity, and security. For bank/ company lease, single
executives/ working ladies.

Contact Shekhar Yadav, 98141770XX

Question 2:
You are the General Manager Coal India Ltd., New Delhi. Write an advertisement to be
published in a newspaper for suitable accommodation on rent to be used as a
guest¬house for the company.
Answer:

ACCOMMODATION WANTED

Coal India, New Delhi wants suitable accommodation on rent to be used as a guest
house. Minimum carpet area of 2500 sq. feet in a posh South Delhi area preferred.
Interested parties may please contact 5, Balu, G.M. Coal India, 35 Asaf Ali Road, New
Delhi or Phone: 22524876

Question 3:
You are Anurag /Aparna of 110, Swasthya Vihar, New Delhi and wish to let out a portion
of your newly built house. Draft advertisement in not more than 50 words for publication
in the ‘To Let’ column of The Hindustan Times, giving all necessary details like location,
type of accommodation to be rented out, rent expected, contact address including
telephone number etc.
Answer:

TO LET

Available on rent basis the ground floor of a newly built house in Swasthya Vihar. Three
bedrooms with attached baths, a drawing-cum-dining room and a large kitchen. Garage
with car parking facilities also provided. Rent expected around 10,000 p.m. Govt,
officers preferred. Contact Tel. No. 22527894 or Anurag/Aparna. 110, Swasthya Vihar,
New Delhi.

Question 1:
You are the secretary of the Indian Institute of Foreign Languages, Hyderabad. Draft a
suitable advertisement to be published in a newspaper announcing the commencement
of new courses.
Answer:

EDUCATIONAL

IIFL announces the commencement of its short-term courses in French, Chinese,

Japanese, Spanish, etc. Duration – 6 months. Eligibility – Senior Secondary. Excellent
faculty. Computerised training. Incentives for early birds. Ten percent of seats free.
Send in your application by the 16th May 20XX or Contact Secretary, Phone 24236709.

Question 2:
You are the Director of the National Institute of Vocational Studies, New Delhi. Draft a
suitable advertisement for publication in a national daily highlighting some of the special
features of your institute.
Answer:

VOCATIONAL STUDIES

NIVS offers diploma courses in Electronics, laser technology, computer and television
hardware/software, fashion-designing, etc. Duration – two years. Eligibility – Senior
Secondary. Excellent faculty; Well furnished labs and workshops. One year of training.
Excellent past record of placement. Quarterly fee – ₹ 1500. Last date for Application –
30 May 20XX. Director National Institute of Vocational Studies, 27 Pusa Road, New
Delhi. 25374098.

Question 3:
You are the secretary of the Institute for Career Guidance, Sector 15, Gurgaon
specialising in Career guidance and counselling. Draft a suitable advertisement to be
published in a daily newspaper.
Answer:

CAREER COUNSELLING

Institute for Career Guidance, Counselling and Development of Personality holding

summer camps from 1st May. Facilities for games, group discussions, personality
development packets, elocution, interviews, and histrionics. Training by a panel of
experts. Career-oriented may apply by 20 April. Contact, Secretary, Institute for Career
Guidance, Sector 15, Gurgaon. Tel. 26300636.

Question 4:
You are the director of the coaching academy. Write an advertisement for publication in
the newspaper, for admission to the various courses being provided in your institute.
Answer:

EDUCATIONAL

Apex Business Management Institute offers one-year diploma courses in computer

programming and business management. Eligibility – Senior Secondary. Batches of 20,
subdivided into 4 groups for practical training/fieldwork. Excellent faculty. Fee – ₹ 2500
payable quarterly. Last date for submitting applications – 25 June. Contact, Director
ABMI or Phone 26259801.