Exercise: Grammar: Limiting and squinting modifiers

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:

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  1. The division that profited most deserves the prize.

    The division that profited most deserves the prize.
    The division that profited most deserves the prize.
  2. The soldier was apparently injured by friendly fire.

    The soldier was apparently injured by friendly fire.
    The soldier was apparently injured by friendly fire.
  3. The collector who owned the painting originally planned to leave it to a museum.

    The collector who owned the painting originally planned to leave it to a museum.
    The collector who owned the painting originally planned to leave it to a museum.
  4. Alcoholics who try to quit drinking on their own frequently tend to relapse.

    Alcoholics who try to quit drinking on their own frequently tend to relapse.
    Alcoholics who try to quit drinking on their own frequently tend to relapse.
  5. Ever since I was a child, I have only liked green peas with ham.

    Ever since I was a child, I have only liked green peas with ham.
    Ever since I was a child, I have only liked green peas with ham.