Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Correct the grammar by saying “when I was a child” or “when I was young.” Your answer is direct, but it is too brief to fully develop the response. Add a specific reason or a short personal detail, using a linking word such as “because.”

Example: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child because my neighborhood was quite crowded and my parents were worried about my safety. However, I often rode my friends’ bikes in the park.

Suggestion: Your answer directly addresses the question, but it simply repeats the idea in the question and provides no explanation. Add specific supporting details, such as who uses bikes, where they ride them, or why bikes are popular. Use a linking word such as “because” or “especially.”

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially among students and people who exercise regularly. They are affordable and convenient, and many people ride them in parks or on dedicated cycle paths.

× No, I didn't have a bike when I was child.

✓ No, I didn't have a bike when I was a child.

The singular countable noun child requires the indefinite article a when referring to a child in general. Use a before singular countable nouns when they are not specific. Improvement suggestion: check whether singular countable nouns need an article, such as a child, a bike, or a book.