Bike— Part 1 採点レポート

提案: Answer the examiner's question directly instead of repeating it. Start with a clear yes/no statement, then add one or two specific details, such as when you used the bike, where you rode it, or how you felt about it.

例: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I usually rode it around my neighborhood after school, and I really enjoyed cycling with my friends.

提案: Your answer is relevant and gives a clear opinion, but the second clause is not well connected and does not clearly support your idea. Use a linking word such as “although” or “because,” and provide a specific reason or example. Also, avoid the comma splice by separating the ideas into two sentences.

例: Yes, bikes are very popular in my country, especially among students and people who live in crowded cities. They are convenient and inexpensive, although many people still use cars for longer journeys.

× Yes, bikes are very popular in my country, there are many bikes and cars as well.

✓ Yes, bikes are very popular in my country, and there are many bikes and cars as well.

The original sentence contains two independent clauses joined only by a comma, which creates a comma splice. Use a coordinating conjunction such as and, or separate the clauses with a full stop or semicolon. The corrected sentence also keeps the present tense because it describes a current situation.