The weary hikers had been walking the desert for hours. They came upon a hill that entirely blocked their view of what lay beyond it. They spent the morning climbing up a steep and rocky path that seemed to go on forever.

Question
Daniela is working on a paragraph to include in a story she is writing about the adventures of two hikers.

Which sentence should Daniela add to the end of the paragraph to best describe how the hikers were feeling as they climbed?

Responses

Despite the long climb, the hikers had no problem reaching the top.

As they climbed, the hikers watched out for snakes and other wildlife.

The hikers were hot and sweaty and their feet screamed in pain.

The hikers stepped carefully as they climbed the hill to avoid being injured.