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.
1. In the first sentence, the phrase "of buying a new bike" modifies "goal" and indicates that Marsha's goal is to purchase a new bike.
2. In the second sentence, the same phrase modifies "new bike" and suggests that Marsha's goal is to buy a new bike on a regular basis.
3. By placing the phrase in different positions, the emphasis shifts from the overall goal of purchasing a new bike to the frequency or regularity of the purchases.