Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Give a fuller, natural answer: start with a topic sentence, then add 1–2 specific supporting details using linking words. Mention what kind of bike, when you used it, and a short reason or memory to make the response interesting.

例: Yes, I did — I had a small red bicycle with training wheels when I was about six. I used it every afternoon to ride around my neighborhood with friends, and I remember learning to balance on it after a week, which made me very proud.

提案: Expand beyond a one-word reply: give a clear opinion, then support it with specific reasons or examples and a linking word for coherence. You can mention statistics, common uses (commuting, leisure), or cultural factors to show awareness.

例: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for short commutes and exercise. For example, in cities there are bike lanes and rental schemes, and on weekends families often cycle in parks, which makes cycling a common and practical choice.

× Yes.

✓ Yes, I did.

The student’s reply 'Yes.' is a fragment lacking the verb required to fully answer the past-tense question 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' This is a sentence structure issue (question expects a short answer with auxiliary and main verb or a full sentence). Correction supplies the appropriate auxiliary verb 'did' to match the past tense question: 'Yes, I did.' Suggestion: when responding to past-tense yes/no questions, include the auxiliary (did) or give a short full sentence such as 'Yes, I had a bike.'

× Yes.

✓ Yes, I think so./Yes, they are.

The reply 'Yes.' is too brief and can be unclear for the present-tense question 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' Better short answers include the auxiliary or a clear subject: 'Yes, I think so.' or 'Yes, they are.' This fixes sentence structure by providing a complete response. Suggestion: for opinion questions in present tense, include the subject and verb (I think) or repeat the subject with an appropriate verb (they are) to make the answer grammatically complete.