Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: You repeated the examiner's question instead of answering it, so your response did not address the question. Begin with a direct answer such as “Yes, I did” or “No, I didn’t,” and then add one or two specific details, such as when you used the bike, where you rode it, or who gave it to you.

Example: Yes, I did. I had a small blue bike when I was about seven years old. I usually rode it around my neighborhood with my friends after school.

Suggestion: You repeated the question instead of giving your opinion, and “are are” is a repeated verb error. Answer directly with “Yes, I do” or “No, I don’t,” then support your view with a reason and a specific example. Use linking words such as “because” or “although” to make your response more coherent.

Example: Yes, I do. Bikes are quite popular in my country because they are inexpensive and convenient for short journeys. For example, many people ride them to work or use them for exercise in the evening.

× Do you think bikes are are popular in your country?

✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

The verb are is repeated. In this present-tense question, bikes is the plural subject, so it needs only one form of be: are. Avoid repeating the auxiliary verb when forming questions with be.