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i have taken leave vs i have took leave

The correct choice is 'I have taken leave.' 'Took' is the past tense form of 'take,' while 'taken' is the past participle. 'Taken' is the correct form to use with the auxiliary verb 'have.'
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i have taken leave

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is the correct way to express that you have requested and been granted leave. 'Taken' is the past participle form of 'take' and is used with the auxiliary verb 'have.'

Examples:

  • I have taken leave for a week to visit my family.
  • She has taken leave to attend her sister's wedding.
  • They have taken leave to deal with a family emergency.
  • ... commented. for fever. Anonymous Profile. Anonymous answered. I have taken leave on this dates 22-4-09 and 24-04-09 for personal work to visit home town ...
  • Apr 13, 2011 ... I have taken leave of my employment with Mr. Holmes and wish to pursue the happiest of marriages with you, my dear Ms. Morstan.
  • Yes, I have taken leave with prior intimation to Boss. I believe in work life balancing and take leave on summer vacation of my child to meet our parents and a ...
  • "Leisure and I have taken leave of each other," said he. And yet such was the happy arrangement of his employments, that, amidst a multiplicity that would ...

Alternatives:

  • I have requested leave
  • I have been granted leave
  • I have been on leave
  • I have taken time off
  • I have taken a break

i have took leave

This phrase is incorrect in standard English.

The use of 'took' in this context is incorrect. 'Took' is the past tense form of 'take,' but when used with auxiliary verbs like 'have,' the correct form is 'taken.'

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