Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be direct and concise: start with a clear topic sentence, then add one specific supporting detail. Avoid filler sounds (uh) and redundancy. Use a linking word if you add more than one point. Also correct word order and tense: say "I had one" or "I used to have one."

Example: Yes, I used to have a bike when I was a child. It was a small red bicycle with training wheels, and I rode it every weekend to visit my grandparents.

Suggestion: Give a clear topic sentence, remove fillers, and supply a specific reason or example with a linking word. Correct the verb phrase: say "ride bikes" or "ride a bike." Use one or two sentences only to stay natural and effective.

Example: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in cities you often see commuters cycling to work and students riding to school.

× 'Uh, yes, I had back when I was a child.'

✓ 'Uh, yes, I had one back when I was a child.'

'The original sentence omits the object (a bike). In English, the verb "have" usually takes a noun object. Adding "one" (referring to a bike) completes the meaning and fits the past tense of the question. Suggestion: include the object after "had" or use a noun like "a bike" to avoid ambiguity.'

× 'Yes, uh, many people in my country like rid riding bike.'

✓ 'Yes, uh, many people in my country like riding bikes.'

'The original contains a nonstandard sequence "rid riding" and misses plural or article for "bike." After the verb "like," the gerund (-ing) form of a verb is required: "like riding." Also, when speaking generally about bicycles, use the plural "bikes" or "riding a bike." Suggestion: use "like riding bikes" or "like to ride bikes."'