An announcement gives readers the details they need to attend.
The idea
Name the event and its purpose, then give the date, time, place and admission details. End with a booking instruction if needed.
Examples
- Join us for a community garden day.
- We will plant flowers and meet our neighbours.
- The event is on Saturday, 12 June, at 10 a.m.
- Meet at the park entrance on Green Street.
- Entry to the film night is free.
- Tickets for the concert cost five pounds each.
- Please book a place by Friday.
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Watch out
Do not use at before a day: write on Saturday, but at 10 a.m. for a time.
Try it yourself
Complete the sentence: The art fair is ___ Sunday. (on / at)
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on
on introduces the day of the fair.
Complete the sentence: The talk starts ___ 3 p.m. (on / at)
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at
at introduces the starting time.
Complete the sentence: The workshop is free, so entry costs ___ pounds. (zero / five)
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zero
zero shows that there is no entry charge.
Complete the sentence: Please ___ a place before Monday. (book / cost)
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book
book tells readers to reserve a place.
Practice round
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Complete the sentence: The art fair is ___ Sunday. (on / at)
Complete the sentence: The talk starts ___ 3 p.m. (on / at)
Complete the sentence: The workshop is free, so entry costs ___ pounds. (zero / five)
Complete the sentence: Please ___ a place before Monday. (book / cost)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write an announcement for a local event, including the price and how to book.