Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Answer in the past tense: use “had,” not “has.” The second sentence gives a relevant detail, but “my father gave it to me” sounds more natural than “it was gifted to me by my father.” You could add one specific detail about the bike or how you used it.

Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. My father gave it to me for my birthday, and I used to ride it around our neighborhood.

Suggestion: Your answer responds directly to the question, but it repeats the idea without explaining it. Add a specific reason or example, such as how people use bikes for commuting or exercise. You could also mention a group of people or a place where they are especially common.

Example: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially in cities. Many people ride them to work or school because they are affordable and convenient in heavy traffic.

× Yes, I has a bike.

✓ Yes, I had a bike.

The question asks about a past time, indicated by when you were a child, so the verb should be in the past tense. Use had, the past-tense form of have, rather than has.