Laura is talking to her grandma on the phone. She says loudly and slowly in a sing-song voice: "Oh, Grammie, you're so cute. Now, make sure to take out the doggie later. You don't want him to have a poopy on the floor. He'll have to go to the bathroom. Remember, take him out." Which of the following best explains why Laura is speaking to her grandmother in this manner?

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Laura assumes that her grandmother may have trouble communicating due to her age and is therefore speaking loudly and slowly in a sing-song voice to help her understand better. There is no indication that grandma has a limited vocabulary or hearing problems in this scenario. Additionally, the fact that Laura repeats the instruction multiple times also suggests that she is trying to convey the message clearly to ensure that her grandmother remembers to take the dog out.

Laura Is Talking to Her Grandma on the Phone