Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Use the past tense because the question asks about your childhood. Also, give a brief supporting detail to make your answer more complete. Say “No, I didn’t” rather than “No, I don’t,” and explain what you used instead or why you did not have a bike.

Example: No, I didn’t. I usually walked to school because my house was quite close, and my parents didn’t think I needed a bike.

Suggestion: Use a plural pronoun because “bikes” is plural: “Yes, they are.” You should also add a reason or specific example to develop your answer. For instance, mention cycling for exercise, commuting, or environmental reasons.

Example: Yes, they are. Many people use bikes for exercise and short journeys, especially in cities with dedicated cycling lanes.

× No, I don't.

✓ No, I didn't.

The question uses the past tense, 'Did you have...?', because it asks about a childhood experience. The answer should also use the past tense: 'didn't,' not the present-tense form 'don't.'

× Yes, it is.

✓ Yes, they are.

The noun 'bikes' is plural, so the answer must use the plural pronoun 'they' and the plural verb 'are.' Use 'it is' only when referring to one singular bike.