<span>The word "closely" functions as an adverb in the sentence "Daily watering keeps Sheila's plant healthy and she watches closely for early signs of disease" closely (adverb): closely (comparative more closely, superlative most closely) Thank you for posting your question here at brainly. I hope the answer helps. </span>
Answer:
Option b: the narrator's mother goes blind
Explanation:
Malawi remains the poorest country in Africa with 50% of the population living below the poverty line .
