Ask for time off and give the dates you need.
The idea
Use Could I have... off? to request leave. Use from and to for the first and last dates.
Examples
- Could I have Friday off, please?
- I would like a day off on May tenth.
- Can I take leave from June third to June fifth?
- I need two days off next month.
- Would it be possible to take Monday off?
- I will return to work on Thursday.
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Watch out
A request is not an approval: wait for a response before assuming the time off is agreed.
Try it yourself
Could I have Tuesday ___? (off / of)
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off
off means away from work here.
I need leave ___ April second to April fourth. (from / at)
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from
from introduces the first date in the range.
Can I take a day off ___ Monday? (on / in)
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on
on introduces a day of the week.
Practice round
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Could I have Tuesday ___? (off / of)
I need leave ___ April second to April fourth. (from / at)
Can I take a day off ___ Monday? (on / in)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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