To reach her goal of buying a new bike, Marsha will need to save $10 each week.

Question

To reach her goal of buying a new bike each week, Marsha will need to save $10.
In three to five sentences, explain how the placement of the italicized phrase changes the meaning of the sentence.

Answer 1

The placement of the italicized phrase changes the subject and purpose of the sentence. In the first sentence, the focus is on Marsha's goal of buying a new bike and how much she needs to save each week to achieve it. In the second sentence, the focus is on Marsha's weekly goal of buying a new bike and how much she needs to save to achieve it. The difference is subtle but significant as it shifts the focus from a long-term financial goal to a short-term purchasing goal.