Writing: Classified Advertisements — Class 11 MCQs with Answers
Class 11 CBSE English · Chapter 30
30 practice questions · 30 Medium · Updated
Practise the most important Class 11 CBSE English questions from Chapter 30, "Writing: Classified Advertisements". You get 3 timed quizzes made from 30 NCERT-based MCQs, with answers and explanations. The questions are split into 30 Medium. Warm up on the basics, then move on to the exam-level questions that top scorers in CBSE Board exams get right.
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Writing: Classified Advertisements — important questions & MCQs with answers (Class 11 English)
2 solved questions from this chapter's difficulty levels, each with its answer and explanation. Tap an option to check yourself.
- Q1Medium
Which of these should always appear at the start of a classified advertisement?
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Answer: The category heading, in capitals or bold
Explanation: The heading tells the reader which column the advertisement belongs to and is the first format mark.
- Q2Medium
A 'Situation Vacant' advertisement should NOT omit
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Answer: The post, essential qualifications and how to apply
Explanation: A reader must know what the job is, whether they qualify and how to respond — everything else is optional.
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.
- Telegraphic style
- Charges are by the word, so articles, pronouns and linking verbs are dropped and standard abbreviations used: 'Reqd. exp. Maths teacher for Class XI-XII.'
- Third person, always
- Classifieds avoid 'I' and 'you'. The advertiser is referred to impersonally or not at all — no narrative, no feelings, no explanation.
- Contact details last
- The offer comes first and the means of responding closes the advertisement. An advertisement with no contact fails its purpose and loses the content mark.
- What a vacancy must state
- The post, the essential qualifications or experience, and how to apply. Salary and location are useful; anything else is padding at 50 words.
- What a 'For Sale' must state
- For a vehicle: model, year, condition, price and contact. The buyer must be able to decide whether to call.
- Lost and Found caution
- Describe the item and where and when it was lost, but hold back one identifying detail so a false claimant cannot use your own description.
- Classified versus display
- A classified is small, text-only and grouped by category. A display advertisement buys space, uses visuals and a box, and is not what this question asks for.
- Where marks are lost
- Exceeding 50 words, omitting the heading, omitting contact details, and writing in full flowing sentences instead of note form.
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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, Telegraphic style, Third person, always.
What does Class 11 English Chapter 30 (Writing: Classified Advertisements) cover on XamBaaz?+
It has 30 NCERT-based MCQs on "Writing: Classified Advertisements": 30 Medium. Together they make 3 timed quizzes, and you never get the same set twice. Every question has an instant explanation. They help you prepare for CBSE Board exams.
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Start with the Easy quiz to check your basics, then try Medium to practise applying them. There are 3 timed quizzes on this chapter, so you can come back for a fresh set instead of one you have seen. Read each explanation, retry the questions you miss, and track your accuracy until it stays high.
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Is there negative marking in the "Writing: Classified Advertisements" quizzes?+
Yes. The timed quizzes use exam-style marking: +4 for a right answer, −1 for a wrong one and 0 for a skip. MHT-CET and CBSE board papers have no negative marking. Our mocks for those are scored their way.
What are the important questions from Writing: Classified Advertisements (Class 11 English)?+
The questions that matter most test Marks and limit, The category heading, Situation Vacant versus Situation Wanted, To Let versus Wanted, Telegraphic style, Third person, always. This page shows 2 solved important MCQs with answers and explanations. Sign in to practise all 30 questions on the chapter as timed quizzes.
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Yes — Class 11 English Writing: Classified Advertisements has timed online quizzes at Medium levels, with instant scoring and a worked explanation on every question. The first quiz on the chapter is free.