Asking for an Extension
Requesting more time.
- Them
The essay is due on Friday.
- You
I would like to request an extension.
- Them
What is the reason?
- You
I have been ill for two weeks.
- Them
Do you have a medical note?
- You
Yes, from the university doctor.
- Them
Then a week should be granted.
- You
Thank you. That takes the pressure off.
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Words in this dialogue
- essaya piece of writing on one subject
- fridaythe day after Thursday
- requestto ask for formally
- extensionextra time; extra cover
- reasonwhy something happens
- weeksperiods of seven days
- medicalto do with treating illness
- noteto write down; a short written message; a doctor's letter (medical note); a voucher (credit note)
- universitywhere you study after school
- doctorsomeone trained to treat illness
- weekseven days
- grantedto agree to give
- takesto carry; to need time
- pressurea force pushing on something
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