What is the object of the preposition in the following sentence ? wearing high-top boots, terry waded through the river

The answer is explained below.

Explanation:

The words used to link pronouns, nouns and phrases to other words within a sentence is called  preposition. Long, above, except, near, since and before are prepositions.  A noun phrase, noun or pronoun that follows a preposition to complete its meanings is  called object of a preposition, it is in objective case.

In  'Wearing high top boots, terry waded through the river' the river is the object of the preposition.

what is the "this" there is no picture

labor leaders and organizations had the power to demand it.

explanation:

workers got a five-day workweek because the bcea protects and respect the rights of the employees. labor leaders and other groups demanded it.