Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be concise, grammatical and add a brief specific detail. Begin with a clear topic sentence, correct verb forms and avoid repetition. Then add one supporting detail (where/why/how often) using a linking word. Keep to 1–3 sentences total.

Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. For example, I rode it to my friend’s house every afternoon, which helped me become more independent.

Suggestion: Answer directly and expand with a specific reason and a linking word to make it coherent. Use vocabulary related to popularity (common, widespread, commuting, leisure) and provide a brief example or comparison. Keep to 1–3 sentences.

Example: No, I don't think bikes are very popular in my country because cities are congested and people prefer cars or public transport. For instance, few people cycle to work except in a few parks on weekends.

× Yes, I had the bike when I when I was child.

✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.

The original sentence contains article errors and word order duplication. 'The bike' implies a specific bike previously mentioned; 'a bike' is correct when introducing a bike in general. Also 'when I when I' repeats 'when I' and should be reduced to a single 'when I'. Additionally, 'was child' lacks the indefinite article 'a' before 'child'. Correct form: 'I had a bike when I was a child.' This fits past tense of the question. Suggestion: use 'a' for non-specific singular nouns and avoid duplicated words; ensure 'a child' is used rather than 'child' alone.

× I don't think so. They're not that popular in my country.

✓ I don't think so. They're not very popular in my country.

The sentence is grammatically acceptable, but 'not that popular' is informal and slightly awkward; 'not very popular' is clearer. This uses present tense appropriately for a general statement. Suggestion: prefer 'not very popular' for clearer formal expression; no tense change is needed.