Grammar question
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Should I say “I am appalled at the government’s great inefficiency” or “I am appalled at the great inefficiency by the government” or “I am appalled at the great inefficiency by the government”

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Question

Grammar question
Hi, there

Should I say “I am appalled at the government’s great inefficiency” or “I am appalled at the great inefficiency by the government” or “I am appalled at the great inefficiency by the government”

Thank you

Answer

The first sentence is the most correct, however it sounds a little unnatural. It would be more natural to say "I am appalled at the great inefficiency of the government." Or, you could say "I am appalled at the great inefficiency demonstrated by the government."

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