“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”?
(1 point)
Responses
They are not usually like this.
They are not usually like this.
They are a clumsy mess.
They are a clumsy mess.
They are advanced for their age.
They are advanced for their age.
They are impressive.
They are impressive.
1 answer
The owner's comment, “They’re very coordinated,” is actually meant to be ironic in this context. Given that the puppies are tripping over themselves and rolling over each other, it suggests they are not coordinated at all. Therefore, the best response is:
They are a clumsy mess.
