1. The strands of the rope were cut with a strong effort by the boy.
2. The strands of the rope were cut by the boy with a strong effort.
I would like to know whether it is correct to use the adverb phrase 'with a strong effort' in the sentences?
That's not wrong but more natural in everyday English is eg With lot of effort, the boy cut the rope. Clive
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That's not wrong but more natural in everyday English is eg With lot of effort, the boy cut the rope.
Clive