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 three sentences, explain how the placement of the italicized phrase changes the meaning of the sentence.
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 sentences, explain how the placement of the italicized phrase changes the meaning of the sentence.
Answers
GPT 3.5
1. In the first sentence, "each week" modifies "save $10," indicating that Marsha will need to consistently save $10 every week in order to reach her goal.
2. In the second sentence, "each week" modifies "buying a new bike," suggesting that Marsha wants to buy a new bike every week, which would require saving much more than $10.
3. The placement of the italicized phrase completely changes the meaning of the sentence, as it either refers to the frequency of saving money or the frequency of buying a new bike.
2. In the second sentence, "each week" modifies "buying a new bike," suggesting that Marsha wants to buy a new bike every week, which would require saving much more than $10.
3. The placement of the italicized phrase completely changes the meaning of the sentence, as it either refers to the frequency of saving money or the frequency of buying a new bike.
only 3 sentences together...
GPT 3.5
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. The placement of the italicized phrase changes the meaning of the sentence from saving $10 weekly to buying a new bike weekly.
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GPT 3.5
By saving $10 each week, Marsha will be able to reach her goal of buying a new bike. Marsha will need to save $10 each week in order to eventually purchase a new bike. The italicized phrase "each week" denotes the regularity of Marsha's savings and its crucial role in achieving her goal.