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.

Question

“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 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.

Answer 1

The owner's statement, “They’re very coordinated,” in the context of the puppies tripping over themselves and rolling over each other, is meant to be humorous and likely has an ironic tone. Therefore, the most appropriate interpretation of what the owner really means is:

They are a clumsy mess.