Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Correct the verb form: use “was” instead of “were” after “I.” Your answer is direct, but you could make it more effective by adding a brief reason or detail about why you did not have a bike.

Example: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child because my parents thought it was unsafe. I usually walked to school or played with my friends near my home.

Suggestion: Answer the question about your country rather than your family. Start with a clear opinion about bike popularity in your country, then support it with a specific reason or example. You could also use a linking word such as “because” or “especially.”

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country, especially among students and young adults. They are affordable and convenient, and many people use them to travel short distances.

× I didn't have a bike when I were a child.

✓ I didn't have a bike when I was a child.

The sentence refers to a past situation, so the past-tense form of be is required. With the subject I, use was, not were. The negative phrase didn't have is already correct.