Part 1
Examinador
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Candidato
Hello, hello, hello.
Examinador
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Candidato
Hello. Hello.
Did you have a bike when you were a child?
Puntuación: 10.0Sugerencia: Your response does not address the question. For Part 1 you should give a direct, brief answer (topic sentence) and then 1–2 supporting details. Keep it natural and concise (max 5 sentences). Use linking words if you add reasons or examples. For example, state whether you had a bike, describe it briefly, and give one specific memory or reason.
Ejemplo: Yes, I did. I had a small red bicycle with training wheels when I was about six, and I used to ride it around the neighbourhood every afternoon. Because my parents lived nearby, they often watched me practice, and I remember learning to balance on weekends.
Do you think bikes are popular in your country?
Puntuación: 12.0Sugerencia: The answer does not respond to the question. Answer directly with an opinion (yes/no or partly), then support it with 1–2 specific reasons or examples using linking words (e.g. “because,” “for example,” “however”). Keep sentences natural and within the 5-sentence limit.
Ejemplo: Yes, bikes are still quite popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and commuting to avoid traffic. For example, in cities there are dedicated bike lanes and bike-sharing services, which make cycling convenient for students and workers.
× Hello, hello, hello.
✓ No verbal answer provided; respond with a complete sentence such as 'Yes, I did. I had a bike when I was a child.'
The student repeated 'Hello' which does not answer the examiner's question and results in a sentence without a verb and lacking required content. This matches 'Sentence structure errors' (ID 26) and 'Sentence without a verb' (ID 23). Suggestion: produce a full declarative sentence that directly answers the question, include subject and verb, and use past tense ('did/had') to match the question asking about the past. For example: 'Yes, I did. I had a bike when I was a child.' Note: Only sentences that match the provided Grammar_Problem_Type_List are corrected; here the primary issue is missing a proper response with verb and tense.
× Hello. Hello.
✓ No verbal answer provided; respond with a complete sentence such as 'Yes, I think bikes are very popular in my country.'
The student again repeated greetings which fail to answer the examiner's question. This is a sentence structure problem (ID 26) and also a sentence without a verb (ID 23). Suggestion: produce a full declarative sentence that directly answers the question using present simple tense for general facts ('bikes are popular'). For example: 'Yes, I think bikes are very popular in my country.'