Question

What does the exclamation, "This is a triumph of surgery!", by Mrs. Pumphrey, mean?
A. The surgery was successful.
B. The mistress could take back her pet.
C. The doctor was a great veterinarian.
D. The planned venture was fruitful.

Answer 1

Answer:

D

Explanation:

for me its option D :  The planned venture was fruitful.

Answer 2

"This is a triumph of surgery!" option A is the meaning of the exclamation. The surgery was successful.

Explanation:

• The meaning of triumph is great victory or achievement or victory or to be successful.
• So option A. The surgery was successful and matches the situation of Mrs. Pumphrey.
• Option B, The mistress could take back her pet; does not back the answer.
• Option C, The doctor was a great veterinarian, also does not mean the exclamation quoted.
• Option D, The planned venture was fruitful, fruitful is said when the deed we did paid back to us.
• So option A, is the right answer.