Melinda is writing an essay about the role of government in regulating large oil companies. If Melinda wants to convey a tone of disappointment, which sentence would best begin her essay? A. The government has been vigorously enforcing strict regulations regarding the operation of oil companies.

B. I am inspired by the government’s robust enforcement of regulations regarding the operation of oil companies.

C. The government has been pathetically negligent in enforcing its regulations regarding the operation of oil companies.

D. I am dismayed by the government’s tremendous work enforcing its regulations regarding the operation of oil companies.

Please answer as soon as possible. Your answer is worth 50 points :)