Asked by Sarah

In which sentence does the underlined word have the most negative connotation? [8.L.V.3.c](1 point)
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Years later, George and his troops returned from a long adventure.
Years later, George and his troops returned from a long adventure.

Years later, George and his troops returned from a grueling adventure.
Years later, George and his troops returned from a grueling adventure.

Years later, George and his troops returned from a painless adventure.
Years later, George and his troops returned from a painless adventure.

Years later, George and his troops returned from a brief adventure.
Years later, George and his troops returned from a brief adventure.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
"Years later, George and his troops returned from a grueling adventure."

"Grueling" has the most negative connotation — it implies exhausting, painful, and extremely difficult, unlike "long," "brief," or "painless."