Can any one explain the meanings of following sentences .These are from the past papers of 1986 & 1987.
To rob Peter to pay Paul.
Learn to walk before you run.
b) Marriage is a lottery.
c) Success has many friends.
d) Art lies in concealing art.
e) Life without a philosophy is like a ship without rudder.
EXAMINATION 1987
ENGLISH (Précis & Composition)
5. Complete any five of the following sentences supplying the missing word or phrase in
each: 10
a) He wondered _________ he had lost his money.
b) Her father knew that she ____________________________________ disobey him.
c) When Ahmed saw me coming he
d) Don’t imagine you can get away
e) He puts up almost anything.
f) 1 have applied ______ a new job.
g) Her parents strongly object ________ her travelling alone.
h) As soon as the plane had refuelled ______
i) __________ you take this medicine, you will feel better.
j) A car with a good engine can go
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