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Hi, I need help on the following 2 Transformation & Synthesis questions. May I know which is correct or both are correct. Thanks.

Q1) All outdoor activities were cancelled because of the thunderstorm. (resulted in)

Ans1) The thunderstorm resulted in all outdoor activities being cancelled.

Ans2) The thunderstorm resulted in the cancellation of all outdoor activities.

Q2) The salesgirl assisted me. I was able to get a copy of the book that was out of print. 

Ans1) With the salesgirl’s assistance, I was able to get a copy of the book that was out of print.

Ans2) With the assistance of the salesgirl, I was able to get a copy of the book that was out of print.

Answer

I think both answers for both questions are ok in terms of grammar and being able to convey the correct connotation.  Then again, I’m no English teacher, so maybe we wait for a more “professional” opinion 🙂

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