Dear teachers,
May I know whether both the following sentences are natural? Are they in use today in the UK?
1. I am sorry for my informing you so late.
2. I am sorry for informing you so late.
Thank you very much.
"my informing you."
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Re: "my informing you."
Both sentences are technically "correct".
#1 might be used in a very formal setting.
#2 is natural and in use today in the UK/US.
#1 might be used in a very formal setting.
#2 is natural and in use today in the UK/US.
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