Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Your response simply repeated the examiner's question instead of answering. Provide a direct topic sentence stating whether you had a bike, then add one or two specific supporting details (age, how often you rode, where you rode, or who taught you). Keep it natural and concise (no more than 4–5 sentences) and use linking words like “and” or “when” to connect ideas.

Ejemplo: Yes, I did have a bike when I was a child. I got it when I was six and learned to ride with my older brother in the park near our house. I used to ride it almost every day after school, which helped me become more confident and active.

Sugerencia: Again, you repeated the question instead of giving an opinion. Start with a clear opinion sentence (e.g., “Yes, they are” or “Not very popular”), then support it with specific reasons or examples (urban cycling culture, infrastructure, weather, commuting habits). Use linking words such as “because,” “for example,” or “however” to make your answer coherent and relevant. Limit to 3–4 sentences.

Ejemplo: Yes, bikes are quite popular in some cities in my country because many people use them to avoid traffic and save money. For example, in my city there are dedicated bike lanes and several bike-sharing schemes, so commuting by bicycle is common among students and office workers.

× Did you have a bike when you were a child?

✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.

The original student response simply repeated the examiner's question, which is not an appropriate answer. This is a sentence structure/response error: a full answer requires a subject and verb appropriate to past tense. Use 'I had' (simple past) to match the past-time reference 'when you were a child.' Suggestion: give a complete short answer (Yes/No) followed by a short statement: 'Yes, I had a bike when I was a child.' Grammar problem type ID:26

× Do you think bike are popular in your country?

✓ Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

The error is subject-verb agreement and pluralization: 'bike are' is incorrect because the noun should be plural to match the plural verb 'are.' Use 'bikes' (plural noun) with 'are.' Alternatively, use singular with 'is' and an article: 'Do you think a bike is popular in your country?' For the intended meaning (general popularity), use the plural 'bikes are.' Grammar problem type ID:27