There was a path running through the middle of the forest.
Which of the following defines "running" as it is used in the sentence above?

Question

There was a path running through the middle of the forest. 
Which of the following defines "running" as it is used in the sentence above?

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The sentence tells us that the path "runs" through the middle of the forest, which is describing its location. Therefore, we can conclude from context that run here means "to exist in a certain place."
To control or organize something is incorrect. One of the meanings of run is "to control or organize something." (e.g. She has run a small business for several years.) However, from the context of the target sentence, we can conclude that the word is not used that way here.
To operate a machine is incorrect. One of the meanings of run is "to operate a machine." (e.g. Tom is running the combine out in the corn field.) However, from the context of the target sentence, we can conclude that the word is not used that way here.
To have a certain feeling or thought is incorrect. One of the meanings of run is "to have a certain feeling" (e.g. An icy shiver ran up my spine.) However, from the context of the target sentence, we can conclude that the word is not used that way here.

There Was a Path Running Through the Middle of the Forest