Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Your answer is clear, direct, and grammatically accurate. You also included a specific detail about the bicycle and your age. To make it more effective, add one sentence explaining how often you used it or what you enjoyed about it. This would provide a more developed response while remaining natural and concise.

Example: Yes, I did. I had a red bicycle when I was about six years old. I used to ride it around my neighborhood after school, and I really enjoyed the feeling of being independent.

Suggestion: You answer the question directly and provide a reason, but the sentence is too long and repeats the cause with both “because” and “primarily because.” Also, “bikes” should be referred to as “they,” not “it,” and “a convenient way of transportation” is less natural than “a convenient means of transport” or “a convenient way to get around.” Divide the idea into two or three sentences and add a specific example, such as commuting to work or traveling short distances.

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in the Philippines. Many people use them because towns and neighborhoods are often close to one another, so cycling is a convenient way to get around. For example, some people ride bikes to work or to nearby shops instead of taking public transportation.

× Yes, I think bikes are popular in the Philippines because I see a lot of people using it primarily because the towns in the Philippines are close to each other and it offers a convenient way of transportation.

✓ Yes, I think bikes are popular in the Philippines because I see a lot of people using them. The towns in the Philippines are close to each other, and bikes offer a convenient way of transportation.

The pronoun it is singular, but it refers to bikes, which is plural. Therefore, the plural pronoun them must be used after using. In the second part, bikes is also plural, so the verb offer should be used instead of offers. Grammar problem type ID: 12, Incorrect use of pronouns.