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.
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.
