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Question
“He had the distinction of being the only member of the party to have bagged any game...”The phrase in underlined means
Mark the right answer.
Options
Grandfather was the most distinguished member of the party.
Grandfather was the only sportsperson in the party.
Grandfather was the only successful member of the hunting party.
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Solution
Grandfather was the only successful member of the hunting party.
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