Question

1. identify the preposition and object of the preposition that form a prepositional phrase in the following sentence: the black cat ran across the street.

○ across is the preposition, and street is the object of the preposition. the prepositional phrase is \across the street.\

○ ran is the preposition, and across is the object of the preposition. the prepositional phrase is
an across the street.\

○ the is the preposition, and street is the object of the preposition. the prepositional phrase is \the street.\

○ black is the preposition, and cat is the object of the preposition. the prepositional phrase is \black cat.\

Explanation:

To solve this, we recall that a prepositional phrase consists of a preposition and its object (a noun/pronoun). Let's analyze each option:

• Option 1: "Across" is a preposition, "street" (object, noun) follows it, and "across the street" is the prepositional phrase. This fits.
• Option 2: "Ran" is a verb, not a preposition. Eliminate.
• Option 3: "The" is an article, not a preposition. Eliminate.
• Option 4: "Black" is an adjective, "cat" is a noun (but "black cat" is a noun phrase, not prepositional). Eliminate.

Answer:

A. Across is the preposition, and street is the object of the preposition. The prepositional phrase is "across the street."