Here is what we talk about all day every day -

C: Joe has snakes.
Me: Yes, Joe has snakes.
C: Mark has snakes.
Me: Yes, Uncle Mark has a snake.
C: Pop at work.
Me: Yes.
C: POP AT WORK!
Me: Yes, Pop is at work.
C: Mark at work.
Me: Yes, Mark at work.
C: Joe at work.
Me: Yes, Joe at work.
C: Joe boat.
Me: Yes.
C: JOE BOAT!
Me: Yes, Joe has a boat.
C: Mark boat.
Me: (sigh) Uncle Mark does not have a boat.

I could go on and on but I think you get the picture!