Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Answer the examiner’s question directly rather than repeating it. Say whether you had a bike, then add one or two relevant details, such as when you got it or how you used it.

Example: Yes, I had a small red bike when I was about seven. I used to ride it around my neighbourhood with my friends after school.

Suggestion: Your answer is relevant and includes clear reasons and details. Improve the grammar by avoiding the comma splice after “country”: divide the first sentence or use a suitable linking word. You could also specify what kind of bikes you mean if relevant.

Example: Yes, bicycles are quite popular in my country. Many people use them for short trips or to commute because they are affordable and practical. They’re especially common in crowded cities, where traffic congestion and limited parking make cycling a convenient option.

× Yes, bikes are popular in my country, many people use them for short trips and for commuting to work because they are affordable and practical.

✓ Yes, bikes are popular in my country. Many people use them for short trips and for commuting to work because they are affordable and practical.

The original sentence joins two independent clauses with only a comma, creating a comma splice. Separate them with a period, or connect them with a suitable conjunction. The student's repeated question is grammatically correct, so it is not included.