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I am unable to attend the office vs I couldn't attend the office

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'I am unable to attend the office' indicates a current inability to go to the office, while 'I couldn't attend the office' suggests a past inability. The choicedepends on the time frame you want to refer to.
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I am unable to attend the office

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a current inability to go to the office.

This phrase is used to convey a present inability to attend the office due to various reasons.
  • Dec 3, 2023 ... My manager is very understanding, and realises that there may be times when I am unable to attend the office, due to the pain i suffer. He ...
  • If I am unable to attend the office hours of my professors or teaching fellow in Life Sciences 1B, an integrated course on genetics, genomics, and evolution ...
  • Sep 11, 2023 ... For medical reasons I am unable to attend the office any longer. The last (5th) occupational health report recommended I work from home. All ...
  • Mar 2, 2020 ... I'm writing to inform you that I have been feeling unwell since last night, due to which I am unable to attend the office. I've been ...
  • I am unable to attend the office of my MLA in person, but I am acting on my own behalf. ☐ I have attached proof of my authority to act on behalf of ...
  • Unfortunately, I am unable to attend the office hours on Thursday, June. 1st at 2pm as I have a prior commitment during that time. However, I would be more ...
  • Mar 11, 2018 ... “Since I am down with a touch of high fever, I am unable to attend the office today. Please treat my absence as a day's leave. Thank you ...
  • Jun 21, 2022 ... I am unable to attend the office due to a medical condition is there an alternative contact option available? Yes please advise the Intake ...
  • Jun 26, 2020 ... How do I surrender a BSNL landline without visiting the BSNL branch because I am 69 years old and I am unable to attend the office these days?

Alternatives:

  • I cannot attend the office
  • I am not able to attend the office

I couldn't attend the office

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a past inability to go to the office.

This phrase is used to convey a past inability to attend the office due to various reasons.
  • Apr 28, 2020 ... While I couldn't attend the office, we set up Zoom, and I spent the first few days on the phone with everyone. I needed to get an ...
  • May 13, 2024 ... I think it could be useful for other dapps as well. (Sorry I couldn't attend the office hours @lara, I had another appointment scheduled.).
  • May 8, 2021 ... I Couldn't Attend The Office Because I Was Sick . Hope It Helps u Friend Plz Mark as Brainliest. Explore all similar answers. arrow right.
  • Aug 22, 2019 ... Correct Sentence is: I couldn't attend the office due to non - availability of Conveyance facility. Regards.
  • Putting on my glasses, I do the projects for the internship since I couldn't attend the office today. At four in the morning, I yawn and shut the laptop ...
  • Jan 31, 2022 ...I couldn't attend the office on the called day because I forgot it after eight months. If one doesn't visit the office on the called date ...
  • If not for the staff and nursery, I couldn't attend the office in peace. Thank you so much for your love, care and affection. He grew in the nursery with ...
  • ... I couldn't attend the office in person. On the day our child was born, we had a concern about one of my medications, left him a voicemail after hours, and ...
  • May 24, 2024 ... I'm sorry, boss, for not coming to work without your permission. Due to a personal matter, I couldn't attend the office. But I ensure that I'll ...

Alternatives:

  • I was unable to attend the office
  • I couldn't make it to the office

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