Question

Read the sentence.

Answer 1

The prepositional phrase " on the park bench " acts as an adjective phrase....it is describing the man...it is answering the question " which man "...the one on the park bench.

Answer 2

Answer:

C). The prepositional phrase “on the park bench” acts as adjectival phrase.

Explanation:

As per the question, the sentence that exemplifies a correct analysis of the sentence is displayed in option C as it correctly describes the use of a prepositional phrase in the given sentence. A prepositional phrase usually functions in three types as an adjective, noun, or adverb and modifies the verb or noun.

In the given sentence, the prepositional phrase 'on the park bench' is acting as an adjectival phrase as the preposition 'on' describes the relationship between the noun 'kindly old man' and the object of preposition 'park bench'. Thus, option C is the correct answer.