Consider the following propositions for
rephrasing the sentence The attacks were
masterminded by Osama bin Laden in an
attempt to intimidate the United States
and unite Muslims for a restoration of the
caliphate (l. 09-12).
I - Attempting to intimidate the United States
and unite Muslims for a restoration of the
caliphate, Osama bin Laden has
masterminded the attacks.
II - Osama bin Laden masterminded the
attacks in an attempt to intimidate the
United States and unite Muslims for a
restoration of the caliphate.
III- In an attempt to intimidate the United
States and unite Muslims for a restoration
of the caliphate, the attacks have been
masterminded by Osama bin Laden.
If applied to the text, which ones would be
correct and keep the literal meaning?
Consider the following propositions for rephrasing the sentence The attacks were masterminded by Osama bin Laden in an attempt to intimidate the United States and unite Muslims for a restoration of the caliphate (l. 09-12).
I - Attempting to intimidate the United States and unite Muslims for a restoration of the caliphate, Osama bin Laden has masterminded the attacks.
II - Osama bin Laden masterminded the attacks in an attempt to intimidate the United States and unite Muslims for a restoration of the caliphate.
III- In an attempt to intimidate the United States and unite Muslims for a restoration of the caliphate, the attacks have been masterminded by Osama bin Laden.
If applied to the text, which ones would be correct and keep the literal meaning?
