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I am taken today off work vs I am taking off work

The correct phrase is "I am taking off work." The phrase "I am taken today off work" is incorrect. The correct phrase indicates that the speaker is choosing to take time off work, while the incorrect phrase awkwardly suggests that someone else is making that decision for them.
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Last updated: October 26, 2024 • 13505 views

I am taken today off work

This phrase is incorrect and not commonly used in English.

The phrase suggests that someone else is making the decision for the speaker to take time off work, which is not the intended meaning.

I am taking off work

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase indicates that the speaker is choosing to take time off work.
  • Aug 4, 2015 ... I am taking off work for a "me" day in a few days! What should I do to take advantage of my mental health day? (self.AskWomen). submitted 1 ...
  • Sep 15, 2015 ... ... 9am PST, Noon EST? I decided to go to work today because that's how PoE was and I am taking off work tomorrow. Is the game already live?
  • OR I am taking off work (at this point unpaid, because I don't have any PTO left due to any of my own vacation taken plus taking off for sick kids) AND paying her.
  • May 1, 2015 ... I am taking off work to bring her to her very first concert. She screamed when I told her about this. She is excited about going to the concert but I ...

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