Part 1
Examiner
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidate
So I had a bike and my grandfather one who rode that bike for me.
Examiner
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidate
Yes, in Sri Lanka, uh, bikes are very popular. So for uh like very short distance uh, travels most of the people they use bikes.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Score: 45.0Suggestion: Answer the question directly and use a clear grammatical structure. The phrase “my grandfather one” is incorrect, and “rode that bike for me” does not clearly express your meaning. You could say that you had a bike and that your grandfather taught you how to ride it. Add one specific detail about when or where you used it.
Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. My grandfather gave it to me and taught me how to ride it. I often rode it around my neighborhood after school.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Score: 65.0Suggestion: Your answer is relevant and gives a reason, but it contains unnecessary fillers and grammatical errors. Say “For short-distance travel, most people use bikes” instead of “for very short distance travels, most of the people they use bikes.” Improve the response by adding a specific example, such as commuting, avoiding traffic, or saving money.
Example: Yes, bicycles are quite popular in Sri Lanka, especially for short-distance travel. Many people use them to go to nearby shops or workplaces because they are affordable and convenient. They also help people avoid traffic and reduce transportation costs.
× So I had a bike and my grandfather one who rode that bike for me.
✓ So, I had a bike, and my grandfather was the one who rode it for me.
The phrase my grandfather one is missing the verb was. Adding was makes the phrase a complete clause. The pronoun it is also more natural than repeating that bike.
× So for uh like very short distance uh, travels most of the people they use bikes.
✓ For very short-distance travel, most people use bikes.
The subject most people should not be followed by the unnecessary pronoun they. Using both creates a redundant subject. Also, travel is the natural uncountable noun when referring to travel in general.