Bike— Part 1 Informe

Sugerencia: Answer the question directly with a complete topic sentence. The phrase “I mean” is unnecessary, and “I was 12 years old” does not clearly say whether you had a bike. Add one or two specific details, such as what type of bike you had, where you rode it, or how often you used it.

Ejemplo: Yes, I had a bike when I was about 12 years old. It was a small blue mountain bike, and I often rode it around my neighborhood with my friends after school.

Sugerencia: Use a clear, grammatically complete sentence and avoid fillers such as “uh.” The phrase “our the bike is” is incorrect; say “Bikes are popular in my country.” Support your opinion with a specific reason or example, such as their affordability, health benefits, or use for commuting.

Ejemplo: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country, especially among students and young adults. They are affordable and convenient, and many people use them to travel short distances or exercise.

× Yes, I mean I was 12 years old.

✓ Yes, I had one when I was 12 years old.

The question asks about a past experience with a bike, so the answer should include the past-tense verb had. The original sentence only states the student's age and does not clearly answer whether they had a bike. When answering questions about past experiences, use a complete sentence that repeats the main idea of the question, such as I had one when I was twelve.

× Yes, it's our the bike is, uh, popular in our country.

✓ Yes, bikes are popular in our country.

The phrase our the bike uses two determiners together, which is incorrect; use either our bike or the bike. The sentence also contains a repeated and disorganized structure: it's ... is. In addition, bikes should be plural because the statement refers to bikes in general. Use a clear subject and verb structure, such as Bikes are popular in our country.