Correct answer:
(d) addressing

Complete correct sentence:
"Instead of addressing the issue, the speaker digressed to unimportant matters."

This shows the speaker failed to deal directly with the issue and instead wandered off topic, making "addressing" the perfect opposite of the implied "digressing" in this context.

Osun State is home to many prestigious educational institutions, earning it the nickname "Centre of Learning."

Gusau is the capital city of Zamfara State.

Pension eligibility under the Pension Reform Act requires a minimum of 10 years of service (Section 2(1)), regardless of age.

Mai Mala Buni is the current Governor of Yobe State as of 2024.

The Civil Service comprises employees of government ministries and departments, not statutory corporations (like NEPA, NNPC) or the armed forces.

The correct answer is:

(d) predict

The complete sentence would be:
I predict that our team will win the match tomorrow.

Explanation:

• Predict means to declare or estimate something that will happen in the future, which fits perfectly when talking about a future match outcome.

• Certify (A) means to confirm something as true (usually based on evidence), which doesn't apply to future events.

• Conclude (B) means to reach a decision after consideration, but is typically used for finalized judgments rather than forecasts.

• Announce (C) means to make something known publicly, but doesn't inherently carry the sense of forecasting future events.

Thus, predict is the most accurate verb for expressing an expectation about a future game result.

The underlined word is blind drunk, which means extremely intoxicated. The opposite of being drunk is being sober, which means not affected by alcohol.

The correct answer is:
(d) sober

The complete sentence would be:
Last night, Uncle Joe was blind drunk, but this morning he is as sober as a judge.

(Note: The phrase "sober as a judge" is a common idiom meaning completely sober and clear-headed.)

Promotions in civil service follow hierarchical endorsement. The departmental head’s recommendation is mandatory for Public Service Commission review.

1. The equation mixes logarithmic bases (2 and 3), making it complex to solve algebraically.

2. Test options:

   • For x = 2: log₂2 - log₃1 = 1 - 0 = 1 ≠ 2

   • For x = 9/8: log₂(9/8) ≈ 0.169 - log₃(1/8) ≈ -1.893 ≈ 2.062 ≈ 2

   • For x = 49/48: log₂(49/48) ≈ 0.029 - log₃(1/48) ≈ -3.261 ≈ 3.29 ≠ 2

The correct answer is:

(c) lucrative

The complete sentence would be:
Because the new venture was lucrative, many businessmen and women went into it.

Explanation:

• Lucrative means "producing a great deal of profit," which explains why many businesspeople would be attracted to it.

• Rich (A) usually describes a person or entity with wealth, not a venture itself.

• Manageable (B) means "easy to control," which doesn't necessarily attract investors.

• Satisfying (D) refers to personal fulfillment, not financial gain.

Thus, lucrative is the best fit.

The 1976 local government reforms under Murtala Mohammed abolished these ministries to decentralize power.

Latin America is often referred to as Hispanic America due to Spanish and Portuguese colonial influence.

The Administrative Class executes policy implementation, coordination, and ministry management. Policy making is a political function, while law enactment rests with the legislature.

Delta State was created from the former Bendel State on August 27, 1991.

The traditional ruler of Borno State is known as the Shehu of Borno.

The festival was officially named the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture (FESTAC) and was held in 1977.

1. Radius:

   r=3.6/2=1.8 cm

2. Arc Length:

   L=θ/360°×2πr=35°/360°×2×π×1.8≈1.1 cm

3. Perimeter (Arc + 2 Radii):

   $$P=L+2r=1.1+3.6=4.7\text{ cm}$$

The Central Bank of Nigeria was established on July 1, 1958, and began operations in 1959.

Prof. Yemi Osinbajo served as Nigeria's 5th elected Vice President from 2015 to 2023.

1. Using Sarrus' rule:
   (1×2×1 + 2×1×4 + 0×3×2) - (0×2×4 + 1×1×2 + 2×3×1)
   = (2 + 8 + 0) - (0 + 2 + 6) = 10 - 8 = 2

These three individuals served as Senate Presidents during that period.

Public corporations are state-owned entities created to deliver essential services (e.g., water, electricity) that may not be profit-driven but serve public welfare. Profit maximization is a goal of private enterprises.

Anonymity ensures civil servants implement policies without personal attribution. Credit/blame rests with the elected government, preserving neutrality and professionalism.

Civil service structures follow a clear hierarchy (e.g., from permanent secretary to junior staff).

Pre-1976, LGs lacked legal personality (juridical independence), making them extensions of state governments without power to sue/be sued or manage resources autonomously.

Correct answer:
(c) occupied

Complete correct sentence:
"The telephone booths were all occupied and I had to wait for more than ten minutes for one to become vacant."

This shows all booths were in use (occupied) until one became available (vacant), making "occupied" the perfect opposite that fits the context.

1. Simplify the numerator:

   14×20=280=4×70=27014×20​=280​=4×70​=270​

2. Divide by denominator:

   270/7=270/7=2107​270​​=2770​​=2 10

1. Find Roots:

   x2+3x−10=0⇒x=2,−5x2+3x−10=0⇒x=2,−5

2. Parabola Opens Upwards: The expression is negative between the roots.

   $$-5<x<2$$

Imo State is nicknamed the "Eastern Heartland" due to its central location in the Igbo cultural region.

Plateau State is part of Nigeria's North-Central geopolitical zone.

Nigeria Airways collapsed due to systemic issues: embezzlement (misappropriation of funds), corruption (bribery/fraud), and lack of patriotism (mismanagement/nepotism).

Douye Diri is the current governor of Bayelsa State as of 2024.

1. Complement of $B$ (B′B′):

   B′=U−B={1,3,5}B′=U−B={1,3,5}

2. Intersection with $A$:

   A∩B′={1,2,3}∩{1,3,5}={1,3}A∩B′={1,2,3}∩{1,3,5}={1,3}

The correct answer is:

(d) forfeit

The complete sentence would be:
If found guilty, he will forfeit all the wealth he has amassed illegally.

Explanation:

• Forfeit means to lose or be forced to give up something as a penalty for wrongdoing, which fits perfectly in this legal context.

• Forgo (A) means to voluntarily refrain from or give up something, which doesn't imply a legal penalty.

• Abandon (B) suggests voluntarily leaving something behind, not losing it as punishment.

• Repay (C) means to pay back, which would be the opposite of what happens to illegally gained wealth.

Forfeit is the most precise term for legally losing ill-gotten assets as punishment.

1. Sum and Difference Relationship:

   $$x+y=2(x-y)$$$$x+y=2x-2y$$$$-x+3y=0⟹x=3y$$

2. Product of Ages:

   $$xy=675$$

   Substitute $x=3y$:

   3y⋅y=675  ⟹  3y2=675  ⟹  y2=225  ⟹  y=153y⋅y=675⟹3y2=675⟹y2=225⟹y=15$$x=3y=45$$

The correct answer is:

(a) meandered

The complete sentence would be:
The river meandered towards the sea.

Explanation:

• Meandered means to follow a winding or sinuous course, which is how rivers typically flow.

• Rolled (B) is more appropriate for waves or solid objects.

• Ran (C) is too general and doesn't capture the winding nature of a river's flow.

• Trickled (D) suggests a very slow, small flow, which doesn't necessarily apply to all rivers.

Thus, meandered is the most precise and natural choice to describe a river's movement