Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Use the past tense because the question asks about your childhood. Also, include the object with a natural phrase such as “I didn’t have one.” To develop your answer, add a brief reason or supporting detail.

Example: No, I didn’t have one when I was a child because my parents thought it was unsafe to ride on the busy roads near our home.

Suggestion: Use “they” or “bikes” instead of “he” because “bikes” is plural. Also, use the verb “are,” not “is,” and answer the question directly by explaining why bikes are popular or unpopular. Add a specific detail to make your response more effective.

Example: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially among students and young adults, because they are affordable and convenient for travelling short distances.

× No, I don't have.

✓ No, I didn't have one.

The question asks about a past situation: 'when you were a child.' Therefore, the answer should use the simple past form 'didn't have,' not the present form 'don't have.' The pronoun 'one' replaces 'a bike' and makes the answer complete.

× He is popular in my country.

✓ They are popular in my country.

The question refers to bikes, which is plural and not a person. Therefore, use the plural pronoun 'they,' not the singular personal pronoun 'he.'

× He is popular in my country.

✓ They are popular in my country.

The subject 'bikes' is plural, so it requires the plural verb 'are,' not the singular verb 'is.'