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.

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 impressive.
They are impressive.

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

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

1 answer

The owner's comment, “They’re very coordinated,” is likely meant to be humorous and sarcastic given the context of the puppies tripping over themselves and rolling over each other. Thus, the best interpretation of what the owner really means is:

They are a clumsy mess.