Questões da Prova UFRGS - 2018 - UFRGS - Vestibular 1º Dia

Consider the following propositions for rephrasing the clause It could be argued that the answer is one (l. 19).

I - One might argue that the answer is one.

II - You could say that the answer is one.

III- They should argue that the answer is one.

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?

Consider the following propositions for rephrasing the fragment of sentence the south tower after burning for an hour and two minutes (l. 06-07).

I - the south tower after having been burning for an hour and two minutes

II - the south tower after it was burning for an hour and two minutes

III- the south tower after it had been burning for an hour and two minutes

If applied to the text, which ones would be correct and keep the literal meaning?