Class 11 CBSE English — Chapter 30: Writing: Classified Advertisements MCQs with Answers
30 practice questions · 30 Medium
Practise the most important Class 11 CBSE English questions from Chapter 30, "Writing: Classified Advertisements" — 3 separately timed quizzes built from 30 NCERT-aligned multiple-choice questions, with answers and explanations. The set is split into 30 Medium, so you can warm up on the fundamentals and then push into the exam-level problems that separate top scorers in CBSE Board exams.
"Writing: Classified Advertisements" is a chapter that rewards comprehension, grammar and writing-skill questions. Each MCQ on this chapter is timed and uses exam-grade marking (+4 correct, −1 wrong, 0 skipped), training the accuracy-under-pressure that real papers demand. Every question carries a short explanation, so a wrong answer becomes a quick lesson rather than a dead end — the fastest way to close gaps before a test.
Use this chapter as targeted revision: attempt the Easy set first to confirm your basics on Writing: Classified Advertisements, then move to Medium to test application and problem-solving. Your accuracy, streaks and XP save automatically, and the chapter feeds into your overall Class 11 English mastery score. 2 sample questions are solved in full below — answer and worked explanation — and signing in free opens all 30.
Key concepts: Writing: Classified Advertisements (Class 11 English)
A classified advertisement is a 3-mark task of up to 50 words, marked one each for Format, Content and Expression. It is a compressed, impersonal notice placed under a category heading in a newspaper column.
- Marks and limit
- 3 marks — Format 1, Content 1, Expression 1 — in up to 50 words. One question out of two is to be attempted.
- The category heading
- Always first, in capitals or bold: SITUATION VACANT, TO LET, FOR SALE, LOST AND FOUND, MATRIMONIAL. A mismatched heading costs the format mark.
- Situation Vacant versus Situation Wanted
- Vacant is placed by the employer with a post to fill; Wanted is placed by the person seeking work. Candidates reverse these constantly.
- To Let versus Wanted
- 'To Let' offers accommodation for rent; 'Wanted' is placed by the person looking for accommodation.
Class 11 English Writing: Classified Advertisements MCQs with answers
2 solved questions across the difficulty levels this chapter is graded on — answer and explanation shown for each. The remaining 28 are timed and scored when you sign in.
- Q1Medium
In the Class 11 paper, a classified advertisement carries how many marks?
A.5 marksB.3 marks✓ CorrectC.6 marksD.10 marksAnswer: B. 3 marks
Explanation: The short writing task on classified advertisements carries 3 marks — Format 1, Content 1, Expression 1.
- Q2Medium
What is the word limit for a classified advertisement?
A.200 wordsB.Up to 100 wordsC.120-150 wordsD.Up to 50 words✓ CorrectAnswer: D. Up to 50 words
Explanation: The paper specifies a short writing task 'up to 50 words'.
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What are the key concepts in Class 11 English Writing: Classified Advertisements?+
A classified advertisement is a 3-mark task of up to 50 words, marked one each for Format, Content and Expression. It is a compressed, impersonal notice placed under a category heading in a newspaper column. Key ideas include Marks and limit, The category heading, Situation Vacant versus Situation Wanted, To Let versus Wanted.
What does Class 11 English Chapter 30 (Writing: Classified Advertisements) cover on XamBaaz?+
It covers 30 NCERT-aligned MCQs on "Writing: Classified Advertisements" — 30 Medium — making 3 separately timed quizzes you can sit without ever repeating the same set, each with an instant explanation, suitable for CBSE Board exams.
Are these "Writing: Classified Advertisements" questions free to practise?+
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How should I revise "Writing: Classified Advertisements" for the exam?+
Start with the Easy quiz to confirm your fundamentals, then attempt Medium for application-level practice. There are 3 separately timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back and get a fresh set rather than re-sitting one you have seen. Review each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy on this chapter until it is consistently high.
Are these "Writing: Classified Advertisements" MCQs available with answers?+
Yes. 2 sample questions are shown here in full, each with the correct option and a step-by-step "Why" explanation. Sign in free with Google to practise all 30 questions with instant scoring.
Is there negative marking in the "Writing: Classified Advertisements" quizzes?+
Yes — the timed quizzes use exam-grade marking: +4 for a correct answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skipped question. Note that MHT-CET and the CBSE board papers themselves carry no negative marking — our mocks for those are scored their way, not this way.
Are these important questions for Writing: Classified Advertisements?+
The set is curated to the NCERT syllabus and weighted toward the question patterns that actually appear in CBSE Board exams, across Medium — so it doubles as an "important questions" revision list for "Writing: Classified Advertisements".