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.
The underlined word with the most negative connotation is in sentence B: "Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the grueling journey."
The underlined word with the most negative connotation is in option B: "grueling."
To determine which sentence has the underlined word with the most negative connotation, we need to analyze the words and their meanings in each sentence. Here is a breakdown of each sentence:
A. Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the long journey. (Neutral connotation)
B. Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the grueling journey. (Negative connotation)
C. Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the brief journey. (Neutral connotation)
D. Three years later, Carlos and his men returned from the painless journey. (Positive connotation)
The word "grueling" in Sentence B has the most negative connotation among the given options. It suggests that the journey was tough, challenging, and potentially physically or mentally exhausting.