Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Give a fuller, more natural response with a topic sentence and one or two specific supporting details. Use correct grammar (e.g., “I didn’t” or “I didn’t have one”) and a linking word if you add reasons or contrast. Keep it under five sentences.

例: No, I didn’t have a bike when I was a child. Instead, I usually walked to school because my neighborhood was small and my parents preferred I stay close to home. However, I sometimes borrowed my friend’s bike at weekends to ride in the park.

提案: Respond with a clear topic sentence and add specific supporting details using linking words. Match plural form (“they are” or “bikes are”) and give reasons or examples to support your view. Keep responses concise and natural.

例: Yes, bikes are quite popular in my country. For example, many people use them for short commutes and exercise, and cities have been adding bike lanes recently to encourage cycling.

× No, I didn't have.

✓ No, I didn't.

The question asks about possession in the past ('Did you have a bike when you were a child?'). In short negative answers to 'did' questions, the auxiliary 'did' is sufficient and the main verb is omitted; saying 'I didn't have' is grammatically incomplete. Use 'No, I didn't.' or the full form 'No, I did not have one.' Suggestions: respond with 'No, I didn't.' for brevity or 'No, I did not have one.' to include the main verb and object explicitly.

× Yes, it is.

✓ Yes, they are.

The examiner asked 'Do you think bikes are popular in your country?' The subject 'bikes' is plural, so the correct short answer uses a plural pronoun and plural verb: 'they are' not 'it is.' Using 'it is' incorrectly treats 'bikes' as a singular noun. Suggested corrections: 'Yes, they are.' or 'Yes, bicycles are.' or 'Yes, they are popular.'