Classified advertisements advertise jobs, accommodation, services, the sale of products etc. Depending on the city and type of media, short-hand terms are often used. This is due to the limited space available and helps reduce the cost of placing an advert.
Can you make out the short-hand terms in this ad for vacancies?
3 perm posns. avail in our mod. off. Exp. in office duties an adv. Poss. of trng for right applicants. Oppty. for advancement. Refs nec. Contact G. Peterson by ph.
Written in full this would be:
3 permanent positions available in our modern office. Experience in office duties will be an advantage. Possibility of training for the right applicants. Opportunity for advancement. References necessary. Contact G. Peterson by phone.
How about this one for a flat to let?
N.London, f/f for n/s, 2 bdrms, a/c, ch, wm, £900 p.m excl. bills
North London, fully furnished for non-smokers, 2 bedrooms, air condition, central heating, washing machine, £900 per month excluding bills
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