You are working for a company. You need to take some time off work and want to ask your manager about this. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: explain why you want to take time off work give details of the amount of time you need suggest how your work could be covered while you are away

Dear sir, I am your employee and
work
under sales department. I am writing
this
letter because I want a few days'
leave
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from
work
as my uncle is suffering from liver cancer and he is in very serious condition. He lives in Islamabad which is 8
hours
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drive from Lahore so, I want to meet him due to his illness. I would not go there if it was not necessary.
Furthermore
, I need just three days off from
work
starting from 23rd July, Monday to 25th July, Wednesday and I will be back on Thursday morning.
Moreover
, while I will be away from my job, my tasks could be covered by my friend and colleague Ali and the rest of the
work
I will do when I return to the job by doing over time. Ali has given me
this
favor
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without any reluctance. I will be very thankful to you if you allow me
this
break. I am waiting for your response. Yours sincerely,
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Topic Vocabulary:
  • Respectful greeting (e.g., 'Dear [Manager's name],')
  • Time off, absence, leave of absence
  • Personal circumstances, compelling reason
  • Duration, number of days/weeks
  • Cover duties, delegate tasks, work handover
  • Alternative arrangements, contingency plans
  • Preparation, advance work, assistance
  • Gratitude, appreciate, understanding
  • Inconvenience, minimal disruption
  • Request approval, formally request
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