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I had taken leave yesterday vs i took leave yesterday

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I had taken leave yesterday' is in the past perfect tense, indicating an action that was completed before another past action. 'I took leave yesterday' is in the simple past tense, which indicates a single completed action in the past.
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Last updated: July 15, 2024

I had taken leave yesterday

This phrase is correct and is used in the past perfect tense to indicate an action completed before another past action.

This phrase is used when you want to emphasize that the action of taking leave was completed before another past event. It is often used in storytelling or when describing a sequence of events.

Examples:

  • I had taken leave yesterday before I received the urgent call from my boss.
  • She had already taken leave yesterday when I arrived at the office.

Alternatives:

  • I had already taken leave yesterday
  • I had taken a day off yesterday
  • I had requested leave yesterday
  • I had been on leave yesterday
  • I had taken the day off yesterday

i took leave yesterday

This phrase is correct and is used in the simple past tense to indicate a single completed action in the past.

This phrase is used when you want to simply state that you took leave on the previous day without emphasizing the sequence of events. It is a straightforward way to talk about a past action.

Examples:

  • I took leave yesterday because I wasn't feeling well.
  • He took leave yesterday to attend a family event.

Alternatives:

  • I took a day off yesterday
  • I requested leave yesterday
  • I was on leave yesterday
  • I took the day off yesterday
  • I had a day off yesterday

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