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 to five sentences, explain how the placement of the italicized phrase changes the meaning of the sentence. (4 points)

Answer 1

In the first sentence, the italicized phrase "of buying a new bike" clarifies Marsha's goal - saving money for a specific purpose. It indicates that she is working towards purchasing a new bike with the money she saves each week. On the other hand, in the second sentence, the phrase "of buying a new bike each week" changes the meaning significantly. It suggests that Marsha needs to save $10 every week in order to buy a new bike each week, implying that she wants to purchase a new bike on a regular basis rather than just once. This implies a recurring expense rather than a one-time goal.