Question

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 3 sentences, explain how the placement of the italicized phrase changes the meaning of the sentence.

Answer 1

1) In the first sentence, the italicized phrase "of buying a new bike" suggests that Marsha's goal is to eventually purchase a bike. It implies that the bike is the final outcome she desires to achieve.

2) In the second sentence, the italicized phrase "of buying a new bike each week" gives the impression that Marsha's goal is to continuously buy a new bike every week. This suggests that she aims to have a constant supply of new bikes.

3) While the first two sentences focus on Marsha's goal, the absence of the italicized phrase in the third sentence completely changes the meaning. Without the phrase, the sentence simply states that Marsha needs to save $10 each week without specifying her goal. It leaves her intention or purpose open-ended.