Lesson 33 – Washday
bluing: blue substance that is used in washing to make yellowing fabrics look whiter.
stains: colours.
soap suds: foam or lather formed in soapy water.
Things to do
1. Answer the following questions:
(a) What is the ocean called in this poem?
Ans: The ocean is called “Mrs. Ocean” in this poem.
(b) What does Mrs Ocean do every day?
Ans: Mrs. Ocean washes clothes every day.
(c) Why does the sea water turn blue?
Ans: The sea water turned blue due to the blue substance used by Mrs. Ocean while washing clothes.
(d) What do the waves breaking on the shore look like?
Ans: The waves breaking on the shore look like the lather or foam produced by soap during the washing of clothes.
2. The poet uses her imagination to talk about Mrs Ocean. Can you use your imagination to talk about the following?
(a) Mr Moon
Ans: Mr. Moon is very far from us. He is white. All people can see Mr. Moon in the night.
(b) Mr Sun
Ans: Mr. Sun is very bright and hot. He is far away from the earth.
(c) Ms Earth
Ans: Ms. Earth is very beautiful. All living things live on earth. Earth has nature, environment, temperature, weather, rain, water, etc.