Please answer questions a, b, and c based on the provided comprehension passage, including the specific sub-questions for b and c.

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1. COMPREHENSION (20 MARKS)

• a) Why could Ihuoma not marry normally? Ihuoma could not marry normally because she was bound to the Sea-King, a jealous spirit husband. Any mortal man who tried to claim her would invite death.

• b) '...who was admired by all yet possessed by none'

  • I. What is the grammatical name given to the above expression? The grammatical name is an adjectival clause (or relative clause).
  • II. What is its function in the sentence? Its function is to modify the noun "Ihuoma" by providing more information about her.

• c) For each of the following words, provide a word or phrase that can replace it as it has been used in the passage.

  • I. fragile: Delicate
  • II. stubborn: Persistent
  • III. dignity: Composure
  • IV. virtuous: Moral
  • V. restraint: Control