Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Use the past tense because the question refers to your childhood. Answer directly with “Yes, I did,” and add a brief specific detail, such as what the bike looked like or where you used it.

Example: Yes, I did. I had a small blue bike, and I often rode it around my neighborhood after school.

Suggestion: Use a complete expression such as “Yes, I do” or “Yes, I think they are.” Then explain why bikes are popular and add a specific example. Linking words such as “because” can make your answer more coherent.

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because they are affordable and convenient. Many people use them to commute or exercise, especially in cities with heavy traffic.

× Yes, I have.

✓ Yes, I did.

The question uses the simple past auxiliary did: Did you have a bike...? To give a short affirmative answer, use the same auxiliary: Yes, I did. Have is not correct here because the question is about a past situation.

× Yes, I think.

✓ Yes, I do.

The question uses the present simple auxiliary do: Do you think bikes are popular...? In a short affirmative answer, repeat the auxiliary do: Yes, I do. The verb think should not be repeated in the short answer.