Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Answer the question directly using the past tense. Use “didn't own” or “didn't have” instead of “don't own,” and say “when I was little,” not “when I were little.” You could also add a brief reason or detail to make the answer more complete and natural.

Example: Unfortunately, no, I didn’t have a bike when I was little. My parents thought it was unsafe for me to ride on the busy streets in our neighborhood.

Suggestion: Your answer is relevant and includes supporting examples, but the linking phrase “It is because” is unnatural here. Say “This is because” or combine the ideas more smoothly. Also, use “bikes” or “bicycles” consistently and replace “just to train” with a more natural phrase such as “to practice riding.”

Example: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in the Philippines. This is because many people ride them to work, while children often use them to play or practice riding. They are also a convenient and affordable way to travel short distances.

× Unfortunately, no, I don't own a bike when I were little.

✓ Unfortunately, no, I didn't own a bike when I was little.

The question asks about the student's childhood, which is a finished time in the past. Therefore, use the past-tense form didn't own instead of the present-tense form don't own. To improve, identify the time reference first and use the appropriate tense consistently.

× Unfortunately, no, I don't own a bike when I were little.

✓ Unfortunately, no, I didn't own a bike when I was little.

The subject I takes was, not were, in this past-tense sentence. Were is generally used with you, we, and they, while was is used with I, he, she, and it. To improve, check that the verb agrees with the subject.