Use the sentences to complete the activity.
To reach her goal of buying a new bike, Marsha will need to save $10 each week.
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.
1 answer
The placement of the italicized phrase changes the meaning of the sentence by altering the object of Marsha's goal. In the first sentence, Marsha's goal is to save $10 each week, which is necessary in order for her to eventually buy a new bike. In the second sentence, Marsha's goal is to buy a new bike each week, which would require her to save $10 every week. The first sentence suggests a long term savings plan, while the second sentence implies a more expensive lifestyle that may not be sustainable.