English Notes Chapter 4.3 – There’s a hole in the bucket ! Class 6 Maharashtra Board

Introduction

• This is a funny poem about Henry and Liza, who talk about fixing a bucket.
• Henry finds a hole in his bucket and asks Liza for help.
• Liza gives him many solutions, but each solution leads to another problem.
• In the end, Henry is stuck in a loop with no solution!

Main Characters

Henry – A confused man who asks for help.

Liza – A clever woman who gives advice.

Summary of the Poem

1. Henry tells Liza there is a hole in his bucket.

2. Liza tells him to fix it using straw.

3. Henry says the straw is too long, so Liza says cut it.

4. Henry asks what to use to cut it, and Liza says an axe.

5. Henry says the axe is too dull, so Liza says sharpen it.

6. Henry asks what to use to sharpen it, and Liza says a stone.

7. Henry says the stone is too dry, so Liza says wet it.

8. Henry asks how to get water, and Liza says use a bucket.

9. Henry realizes his bucket has a hole, and the problem starts again!

Important Words and Meanings