1. Q: What is this?
A: It’s a washer. / It’s a washing machine.
2. Q: What is it used for?
A: It’s used for washing clothes.
or
A: It’s used for doing laundry.
3. Q: How does it work?
A: The clothes go in the top. Then pour in some laundry detergent. Close the lid and set the controls for temperature and length of the wash.
4. Q: What are some other ways to wash clothes?
A: You can wash clothes by hand using a washboard or rocks.
5. Q: Where do the clothes go after they are washed?
A: After the clothes are washed, they can go into a dryer, or they can be hung outside to dry.
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