Part 1
Examiner
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidate
No, I have no one like when I was.
Examiner
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidate
Yes, I think bikes are more popular in my country.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Score: 24.0Suggestion: Be direct and grammatically correct. Start with a clear topic sentence that answers the question, then give one or two brief supporting details (reason or brief context). Use correct tense (past) and simple vocabulary. For example, say whether you had a bike, why or why not, and one short detail about alternatives you used.
Example: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. My family couldn’t afford one, so I usually walked to school or took the bus with my friends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Score: 56.0Suggestion: Provide a clear direct answer, then add a specific reason or example using linking words (for example, because, so, therefore). Use comparative or descriptive language correctly and avoid vague phrasing like “more popular” without a reference. Mention where or among whom bikes are popular for specificity.
Example: Yes, I think bikes are very popular in my country, especially in cities and among students, because they are cheap and convenient for short trips. For example, many people use shared bicycles to commute to work or university.
× No, I have no one like when I was.
✓ No, I didn't have one when I was a child.
The student used incorrect pronouns and verb form for a past situation. The question asked about possession in the past, so use past tense 'didn't have' not present 'have'. 'No one' is incorrect for an object; use 'one' to refer to a bike. Also include 'when I was a child' to match the time reference. Suggestion: use 'didn't have' for past negative possession and use 'one' for countable objects. Grammar Problem Type ID:12
× Yes, I think bikes are more popular in my country.
✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in my country.
The original sentence uses 'more popular' which implies a comparison but no comparison target is provided. The question asks generally about popularity, so simple present 'are popular' is appropriate. Keep present tense 'think' and 'are' to describe a general truth. Suggestion: use 'are popular' for general statements, or add a comparison target if you mean 'more popular than cars' etc. Grammar Problem Type ID:6