EXERCISE 36.2
Revise each of the following sentences in at least two ways. Move the limiting or squinting modifier so that it unambiguously modifies one word or phrase in the sentence. Example:
The division that profited most deserves the prize.
The division that most profited deserves the prize.
The division that profited deserves the prize most.The soldier was apparently injured by friendly fire.
The soldier was apparently injured by friendly fire.
The soldier was injured, apparently by friendly fire.The collector who owned the painting originally planned to leave it to a museum.
The collector who originally owned the painting planned to leave it to a museum.
The collector who owned the painting originally planned to leave it to a museum.Alcoholics who try to quit drinking on their own frequently tend to relapse.
Alcoholics who frequently try to quit drinking on their own tend to relapse.
Alcoholics who try to quit drinking on their own tend to relapse frequently.Ever since I was a child, I have only liked green peas with ham.
Ever since I was a child, I have liked only green peas with ham.
Ever since I was a child, I have liked green peas only with ham.