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
In the first sentence, the phrase "of buying a new bike" modifies the goal that Marsha is trying to achieve, which is saving money. This indicates that the goal is related to purchasing a new bike and the focus is on the act of saving.
In the second sentence, the phrase "of buying a new bike" modifies the new bike that Marsha wants to purchase. This indicates that the goal is to buy a new bike each week and the focus is on the frequency of purchasing rather than the act of saving.
By changing the placement of the phrase, the emphasis in the sentence shifts from the action of saving to the end result of purchasing a new bike. This shows how the structure and wording of a sentence can influence the interpretation of its meaning.