Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Expand your answer with a brief topic sentence and a specific reason or detail. Aim for 2–3 sentences, use a linking phrase if adding a reason (e.g., "because" or "so"). This will make your response more natural and informative.

Ejemplo: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child because my family couldn’t afford one. Instead, I usually walked to school or took public transport, so I never learned to ride until I was older.

Sugerencia: Give a clear topic sentence then add one or two specific supporting details using linking words (e.g., "because", "for example", "also"). Mention who uses bikes or in what situations to make the answer concrete and convincing.

Ejemplo: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short trips and commuting. For example, students and delivery workers often ride bicycles in cities, and bike-sharing programs have also increased cycling in recent years.

× No.

✓ No, I didn't.

The examiner asked a past-tense yes/no question ('Did you have a bike when you were a child?') which requires a full response using the past tense auxiliary 'did' plus the subject and base verb (did + you + have). Replying with a single word 'No' is short and not grammatically incorrect per se, but to match the question's tense and provide a complete sentence, use 'No, I didn't.' Suggestion: answer past-tense yes/no questions with 'Yes, I did.' or 'No, I didn't.' to show correct tense and subject-verb structure.

× Yes.

✓ Yes, I do.

The examiner asked a present-tense question ('Do you think bikes are popular in your country?') using the auxiliary 'do.' A complete response should mirror the present tense with subject and auxiliary: 'Yes, I do.' Saying just 'Yes' is acceptable in conversation but does not explicitly show correct tense and structure. Suggestion: answer present-tense yes/no questions with 'Yes, I do.' or 'No, I don't.' to demonstrate correct present-tense subject-auxiliary usage.