Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Give a direct answer and support it with a clear reason, as you did. Correct the grammar by saying “when I was a child” and “instead of riding a bike” or “instead of using a bike.” Also, use the past tense consistently: “I usually walked or used public transport.”

Example: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. My parents thought cycling was dangerous, so they didn’t allow me to ride one. As a result, I usually walked or took public transport to school.

Suggestion: Answer the question directly and avoid overgeneralizations such as “everyone.” Use “Bikes are quite popular” instead of “bikes are more popular” unless you are making a comparison. Improve the wording by saying “ride a bike,” and give relevant examples, such as bicycles, electric bikes, or mountain bikes. A Yama Bullet is generally a motorcycle, not a bicycle, so make sure your examples match the topic.

Example: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in smaller cities. Many people use bicycles or electric bikes because they are affordable and convenient for short journeys. Some people also enjoy cycling for exercise and recreation.

× 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 an article. Use a before child because you are referring to one child, namely yourself.

× So I usually walk or use public transport instead of bike.

✓ So I usually walked or used public transport instead of a bike.

The question asks about a past period, when you were a child, so the verbs should be in the past tense: walked and used. Keep the verbs in the same tense for parallel structure.

× So I usually walk or use public transport instead of bike.

✓ So I usually walked or used public transport instead of a bike.

The singular countable noun bike needs an article. Use a bike when referring to one nonspecific bike.