I can't "ungroup" because it isn't lit up to do so. How can I get it to activate?

[MeadFarm]

I can’t “ungroup” because it isn’t lit up to do so. How can I get it to activate?

[Lupp]

For what reason do you feel sure the object you are trying on is a group?

[Regina]

Select the object and look at the text at the left side of the status bar. It tells you what kind of object it is.

[Prince]

You mean you can select it?