The puppies tripped over themselves when the gate opened. Everyone laughed, watching them roll over each other in their effort to reach the food dish.

“They’re very coordinated,” the owner laughed.

Question
Use the story excerpt to answer the question.

What does the owner really mean when they say, “They’re very coordinated”?

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Responses

They are advanced for their age.
They are advanced for their age.

They are not usually like this.
They are not usually like this.

They are impressive.
They are impressive.

They are a clumsy mess.
They are a clumsy mess.

1 answer

The owner's statement, "They’re very coordinated," is said in a humorous context, considering the puppies are tripping over themselves and rolling over each other. Therefore, the owner is likely being sarcastic. The best interpretation in this case is:

They are a clumsy mess.