In which sentence does the underlined word have the most negative connotation?
A.
Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the long journey.
B.
Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the grueling journey.
C.
Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the brief journey.
D.
Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the painless journey.
1 answer
The sentence in which the underlined word has the most negative connotation is:
B. Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the grueling journey.
The word "grueling" implies that the journey was extremely tiring and exhausting, which carries a more negative connotation compared to the other options.
