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"Pockets" is commonly used to describe small, isolated groups or areas.

This refers to maps that reflect the dominant language(s) of a nation.

Language maps not only show distributions but also shape discussions and ideologies about language use.

The maps establish a connection between language and territory.

The "territorial principle" is a foundational concept in discussions about linguistic justice, as it establishes rules or standards about territory and language.

The territorial principle "supports" or "forms the basis of" linguistic legislation. "Undergirds" conveys this meaning.

The sentence "She is travelling to Abuja. She'll return next week." conveys two separate actions: She is currently travelling to Abuja. She plans to return next week. Option D combines both ideas in a grammatically correct way using "and" to join the two clauses, accurately reflecting the meaning.

The sentence "Our school field is better than yours" implies a comparison in quality, size or condition between the two fields, with the speaker's school field being superior. The phrase "not as big as ours" accurately captures the intended comparison.

The phrase "call it a day" is an idiom that means to stop working for the rest of the day or to end an activity. In this context, the manager instructed the workers to conclude their work for the day.

The phrase "equal to the task" means being capable, competent or well-prepared to handle a challenge. This implies that the teacher had confidence in the students' abilities.

The word "likeness" means similarity or resemblance. The opposite of this is dissimilarity

The word "accumulated" means to gather or collect over time. The opposite is "squandered," which means to waste or spend recklessly, leading to a loss instead of accumulation.

The word "admires" means to respect or hold someone in high regard. The opposite is "scorns," which means to show contempt or disdain.

The phrase "fall through" means to fail or not materialise. The opposite of "fail" is "succeed."

The phrase "driving someone round the bend" is an idiomatic expression that means to cause frustration or distress. While "mad" (option B) might seem like a close option, "causing his parents some problems" is the most accurate choice in this context, as it suggests that the poor performance is creating difficulty for the parents.