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Which word is the preposition and which word is the object of the preposition in this sentence?


Near the wooded island, two otters played contentedly.


A.

preposition: two; object of the preposition: otters


B.

preposition: the; object of the preposition: wooded


C.

preposition: contentedly; object of the preposition: played


D.

preposition: near; object of the preposition: island

Verified Answer :

Dpreposition: near; object of the preposition: island


Near the wooded island is a prepositional phrase -- begins with a preposition (near) and ends with an object (island).  The is an article adjective and wooded is an adjective.

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