I want to ask my manager something. i tried this
I have some questions, though I do know that I have asked you a lot and I am so sorry for losing your time.
is though correct in this context?
asked Feb 21, 2014 at 8:18
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There is more than one problem with that sentence, for example it is more common to say: "...I'm sorry for wasting your time."– Mari-Lou ACommented Feb 21, 2014 at 8:26
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@Mari-LouA thanks for your correct. what about "though" ?– Marco DinatsoliCommented Feb 21, 2014 at 8:34
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I would suggest first that you edit your sentence, change "losing" with "wasting" because users more competent than I will comment that there are stylistic issues. In my opinion, the position of though in the sentence is acceptable.– Mari-Lou ACommented Feb 21, 2014 at 8:38
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I know I've asked you so many already, but I have another question if you don't mind. If you're not happy with a sentence, don't dwell too much on single words.– SanctorCommented Feb 21, 2014 at 8:54
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If you really wish to use the word though in that location in that sentence, you should prefix it with "even" to make the sentence flow better.
I have some questions, even though I do know that I have asked you a lot and I am so sorry for losing your time.
However, the best way would be to rearrange the sentence.
I know I may have asked you a lot of questions, and I hope I am not wasting your time, but I have some other questions to ask you, if that is okay.
Start the sentence over. No need to keep the though in at all. I think it would sound better with a little rearrangement too.
I know I have been asking a lot of questions and I am sorry for wasting your time, but I have a few more questions I would like to ask.
