I have a question based upon the information below:
1) today's date: 21 Feb
2) Jane (someone in some office) takes leave from 1 Feb to 31 Mar (2 months)
My question:
If someone is looking for Jane in the office, can I say something like:
A) Jane is taking leave for 2 months and she will only be back to work on 1st of Apr (Monday)
B) Jane is currently on leave and she will only be back to work on 1st of Apr (Monday)
C) Jane has taken leave since 1st of Feb and she will only be back to work on 1st of Apr (Monday)
D) Jane took leave for 2 months and she will only be back to work on 1st of Apr (Monday)
Can any English teacher please explain which reply is correct and which reply is wrong?
Many thanks.
Answer
Sentence D is the only sentence that is problematic since the use of the past simple implies that the period of leave is now over.
Sentence B is in my opinion the most natural way of conveying your meaning, but I would change the second clause as follows:
Jane is currently on leave and (she) will not be back at work until
Monday 1 April.
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