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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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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"i have taken leave "

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.
  • Dec 20, 2021 ... It feels unnecessary, weird and a waste of time. You have co-joined 2 ways of saying the same thing. “I have taken leave until December 29th”.
  • Mar 1, 2023 ... I have taken leave of South Africa. I thank HE Cyril Ramaphosa for inviting me to this State visit and for enabling us to have important conversations.
  • Apr 28, 2023 ... I have taken leave for 1 day. Can a boss call me on leave? All related (36).
  • Apr 27, 2024 ... I have taken leave 3 times in my 26 year corporate career: the birth of my daughter, Madeline; caring for Chuck after his brain cancer ...
  • Mar 20, 2024 ... walkstwomoons2. • 8mo ago •. I have worked at my company 8 years. I have taken leave three times. Upvote 3. Downvote Reply reply. Award
  • Apr 30, 2023 ... I have taken leave for 1 day. Can a boss call me on leave? Submission accepted by. RaviKant Chaturvedi. · See parent question. Answer.
  • May 2, 2024 ... Over my 26-year corporate career, I have taken leave three times: for the birth of my daughter, Madeline, 18 years ago; to care for my husband, Chuck, ...
  • Apr 6, 2014 ... I would post a picture of my own, but my coral photography skills are lacking and the pictures I have taken leave a lot of be desired. Neon ...
  • Nov 10, 2016 ... But I have taken leave of my ministerial post. On an even more personal level, I have friends who range from uber conservative to extreme ...

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

This phrase is incorrect in standard English.

"i have took leave"

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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  • Oct 17, 2015 ... I have took leave especially for this and hence wasn't in a very good mood when this happens. This Vincent guy called me and told me to on ...
  • Sep 26, 2015 ... mostly i have took leave for take this semester fees. :-( reason is that manager not available/ (they will say (we are so busy you can come ...
  • I have got my poor Emma with me and I have took leave of all my friends. I have took her from a good home, and I hope she will prove worthy of your goodness ...
  • Aug 18, 2020 ... mostly i have took leave for take this semester fees. :-( reason is that manager not available/ (they will say (we are so busy you can come ...
  • Jan 17, 2023 ... mostly i have took leave for take this semester fees. :-( reason is that manager not available/ (they will say (we are so busy you can come ...
  • Jul 8, 2014 ... ... i have took leave for take this semester fees. :-( reason is that manager not available/ (they will say (we are so busy you can come some ...

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