Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Answer the question directly instead of repeating it. Start with a clear yes/no statement and add one or two specific details, such as when you got the bike, how often you used it, or what you used it for. This will make your response more natural and effective.

Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I got it when I was about eight, and I often rode it around my neighborhood with my friends. It was a simple blue bike, but I really enjoyed using it.

Suggestion: Give a complete answer with the correct plural pronoun: use “they are” or “bikes are,” not “it is.” Also, explain why bikes are popular by adding specific supporting details and a linking word such as “because” or “especially.”

Example: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially among students and people who live in crowded cities. They are affordable and convenient, and they help people avoid traffic jams. However, many people still prefer cars for longer journeys.

× Yes, indeed it is.

✓ Yes, indeed they are.

The noun bikes is plural, so it cannot be used as its pronoun. Use they to refer to bikes. The corresponding form of be is are: they are.

× Yes, indeed it is.

✓ Yes, indeed they are.

The plural subject they must be followed by are, not is. Use are when agreeing with plural nouns or plural pronouns.