Bike— Part 1 Relatório

Sugestão: Be direct and concise. Start with a clear topic sentence that answers the question, then add one or two specific supporting details. Avoid filler words (uh, I think) and contradictions ("I did have" then "I think I am"). Use a linking word to connect the main statement and the detail.

Exemplo: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I started learning to ride when I was about eleven, and I often rode it to my friend’s house every weekend.

Sugestão: Give a clear opinion first, then support it with two specific reasons or an example. Remove repetition and unfinished fragments. Use linking words (however, because, for example) to make your response coherent. Mention a concrete contrast (e.g., older vs younger generations, urban vs rural) if relevant.

Exemplo: I don't think bicycles are very popular in my country now. Although they were common in the past, most people prefer cars or buses because public transport is convenient and streets are crowded; for example, in my city few people commute by bike except on weekends.

× Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child.

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

Using 'did have' is unnecessary in a simple past affirmative sentence. Use the simple past 'had' to state a past possession. Suggestion: replace 'did have' with 'had' for a natural past-tense statement.

× I think I am.

✓ I think so.

The fragment 'I think I am' is incomplete and unclear because the speaker likely refers to being a child age, confidence, or having a memory. 'I think so' is a natural short response expressing uncertainty. Suggestion: use 'I think so' or complete the clause ('I think I am right') depending on meaning.

× I was riding a bike when I was, uh, I think 11 years old.

✓ I was riding a bike when I was, uh, I think, 11 years old.

This sentence is mostly correct but needs only minor punctuation to reflect hesitation. The main verb 'was riding' is past continuous and consistent with past time reference 'was 11 years old.' Suggestion: keep past continuous for describing an action at that age; add commas to show hesitation.

× No, I don't think the bikes are really popular in my country.

✓ No, I don't think bikes are really popular in my country.

Using the definite article 'the' before 'bikes' implies a specific set of bikes. When speaking generally about bicycles in the country, omit the article: use the plural noun 'bikes' without 'the.' Suggestion: drop 'the' for general statements.

× Back in the days yes, but currently people are usually using are using cars or buses.

✓ Back in the day, yes, but currently people usually use cars or buses.

'Back in the days' is nonstandard; use 'back in the day' for a general past time. The phrase 'are usually using are using' contains a repeated fragment and present continuous is awkward for habitual actions; use simple present 'usually use' for habitual behavior. Suggestion: correct the idiom and use simple present for habits.

× People currently are not using bikes.

✓ People currently do not use bikes.

For habitual or general present actions, the simple present 'do not use' is preferred over present continuous 'are not using.' Suggestion: use simple present to describe current general trends.

× However myself I I think.

✓ However, I think so.

The phrase 'myself I I think' is ungrammatical and contains repetition and incorrect emphatic pronoun placement. Use the subject pronoun 'I' and, if emphasizing, place 'myself' correctly ('I myself think...') but here simply 'However, I think so' is concise and correct. Suggestion: remove repetition and use proper pronoun order or a simple construction.