The connotation of the word groaned gives the sentence an irritated tone.
Connotation is an idea or feeling.
Groaned means uttering a a deep moan.
A sentence is a group of words with complete meaning.
Irritated means showing slight anger.
Tone is the way of speaking.
Hence the option (A) is correct.
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