Ask about a break and tell your colleague when you will return.
The idea
Use Can I take a break? to ask permission and When can I take a break? to ask about timing. Say I will be back at two to give a return time.
Examples
- When can I take a break?
- Can I take my break now?
- Your break is at eleven.
- I will be back at two.
- I need a short break, please.
- She will return in ten minutes.
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Watch out
At two gives a clock time; in two minutes gives the time until you return.
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___ I take a break at noon? (Can / Do)
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Can
Can makes this a request for permission.
I will be ___ at three. (back / break)
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back
back completes the expression for returning.
When can we ___ a break? (take / takes)
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take
take follows can in its base form.
Practice round
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___ I take a break at noon? (Can / Do)
I will be ___ at three. (back / break)
When can we ___ a break? (take / takes)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Ask for a break and tell a colleague when you will be back.