Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Answer the question in the correct tense, expand slightly with a topic sentence and one or two supporting details (reason or brief example). Keep it natural and concise, use linking words if adding details.

Example: No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child. I lived in a crowded city where it was difficult to ride safely, so my parents preferred that I walk or take public transport. As a result, I only learned to ride when I was a teenager.

Suggestion: Start with a clear topic sentence, then add specific supporting details (where and why they are popular, who uses them) and use linking words to make it coherent. Avoid short fragmented sentences; complete the ideas.

Example: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in smaller towns and among students. For example, many people use bicycles to commute short distances because they are cheap and convenient. In my family, both my father and my brother own bikes and use them for errands and weekend exercise.

× My father has and my brother has.

✓ My father has one and my brother has one.

The original sentence omits the object of the verb 'has'. This is an incorrect use/omission of pronouns or nouns required to complete the meaning. Add the noun 'one' (referring to 'a bike') to avoid ambiguity and make the sentence grammatically complete. Alternatively, you could repeat the noun: 'My father has a bike and my brother has a bike.' Suggestion: include the object after 'has' when the object is not obvious from immediate context.