_________ I worked extra hard and showed initiative, I didn't get a promotion. [despite, because, although, so that]
although
Kim is moving up the career ladder quickly _______________ she always goes above and beyond! [since, due to, though, in order to]
since
Ali had to visit human resources ____________ sign his paperwork. [because of, since, in order to, so that]
in order to
Val doesn't have a lot of experience, but ___________ her hard work and skills, she was eventually promoted. [because, due to, despite, though]
due to
Tim took some evening classes _______ he could improve his skills. [so that, because of, in order to, although]
so that
_______ his excellent computer skills, Mark didn't get promoted because he's not a team player. [because, due to, despite, although]
despite
We hired Toni right away __________ her great attitude. [because of, despite, to, because]
because of
My laptop isn't working. Would you mind...?
...if I used yours? / ...lending me yours?
I'm sorry, but would you mind ______ personal calls in the office? They're very distracting.
not making
Hi Mr. Smith. I know I usually work until 5pm, but I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow afternoon. Would you mind...?
...if I left early / ...excusing me early
RE-WRITE WITH "WOULD YOU MIND" > "Can I sit here?"
Would you mind if I sat here?
RE-WRITE WITH "WOULD YOU MIND" > "Please don't smoke here."
Would you mind not smoking here?
RE-WRITE WITH "WOULD YOU MIND" > "Please cover my shift this Saturday."
Would you mind covering my shift this Saturday?
