This document provides information and examples of classified advertisements for matrimonial matches and lost/found items. It explains that classified ads are cheaper than display ads. For matrimonial ads, it lists important details to include like caste, education, income, etc. Two example matrimonial ads are given seeking an alliance for a daughter and bride. Guidelines for lost/found ads note including "Lost" or "Found", describing the item, and contact details. An example lost bag ad is given.

2. CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS
MATRIMONIALS AND LOST&FOUND ADVERTISEMENTS

3. WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY CLASSIFIED ADS.?
• Classified advertising is a form of advertising which
is particularly common in newspapers, online and
other periodicals which may be sold or distributed
free of charge. Classified advertisements are much
cheaper than larger display advertisements used by
businesses, although display advertising is more
widespread.

4. MATRIMONIAL ADVERTISEMENTS:
• A form of advertisement, such as those placed in the
classified section of a newspaper or internet,
presenting personal information about a person so
that they can get married to another individual.

5. IMPORTANT POINTS TO BE WRITTEN IN
THIS:
• Begin with Alliance or proposals invited
• Educational /Professional qualifications
• Income
• Age , Height, Complexion , Built
• Caste/Religion
• Expected Qualifications in Partner
• About parents
• Whom to Contact ( Necessary contact info)

6. 1) EXAMPLE – (MATRIMONIAL)
• QUESTION: A RETIRED ARMY OFFICER IS LOOKING FOR
A SUITABLE MATCH FOR HIS SMART ,CONVENT
EDUCATED DAUGHTER. DRAFT AN ADVERTISEMENT IN
NOT MORE THAN 50 WORDS TO BE PUBLISHED IN
NEWSPAPER ,UNDER CLASSIFIED COLUMN.

7. ANSWER: (1)
GROOM WANTED
Alliance invited for a beautiful , slim ,fair , smart , convent
educated Hindu girl 24/5’5. B. Tech .MBA and working in a
reputed company . Father retried army officer ,living in South
Mumbai . Boy must be well qualified from well established
reputed family . Boy must be a serviceman with good income .
Respond for early and decent marriage . Contact No:
7600000000. Email: abc@gmail.com.

8. EXAMPLE : (2)
• QUESTION : A HIGLY PLACED I.T . PROFESSIONAL
SETTLED IN AMERICA SEEKS ALLIANCE WITH AN
EXPECTIONALLY BEAUTIFUL ,EDUCATED , CULTURED ,
TALL GIRL OF BRAHMIN FAMILY . DRAFT AN
ADVERTISEMENT IN NOT MORE THAN 50 WORDS TO BE
PUBLISHED IN NEWSPAPER ,UNDER MATRIMONIAL
COLUMN.

9. ANSWER : (2)
BRIDE WANTED
Proposal invited from an exceptionally beautiful ,highly ,
educated , tall Brahmin girl for a very handsome , tall ,and
cultured boy 28/5’9 . I.T Professional settled in London as CEO
of a reputed firm . Parents having business in Delhi . Only
sister married , Send bio data and photo to rahaul@yahoo.com .
Mob: 8900000000.

10. LOST AND FOUND CLASSIFIED AD. :
• MAIN POINTS TO BE WRITTEN IN THESE ADVERTISEMENTS :
• Use the word “LOST” if u have lost something or use the word “FOUND” if you have
found something (at the beginning)
• Name of the object lost / found
• Describe the urgent need of the lost object
• Colour , brand , condition of the object
• Where and when it was lost or found
• Any reward
• Whom to contact (necessary contact info)

11. SAMPLE QUESTION: LOST & FOUND
• YOU HAVE LOST YOUR BAG IN BUS BETWEEN
ANDHERI AND BANDRA WHILE GOING FOR AN
INTERVIEW . IT CONTAINS ALL YOUR
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS. GIVING ALL THE
DETAILS OF THE MISSING BAG , DRAFT AN
ADVERTISEMENT IN NOT MORE THAN 50
WORDS TO BE PUBLISHED IN NEWSPAPER ,
UNDER CLASSIFIED COLUMN.

12. ANSWER : LOST & FOUND
LOST
Lost a blue VIP bag , 14”x 20” in bus between Andheri and
Bandra on 27 June at 10:00 am. Includes valuable documents
including certificates for 12th , graduation and bank documents
. Urgently required for the interview . Suitable reward
promised . If found please contact Rishi , 45 ,Sher-e-Punjab
,Andheri , Mumbai . Phone No: 7575750000.

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