Bike— Part 1 채점 보고서

제안: Correct grammar and clarity: use past tense consistently and avoid repetition. Start with a clear topic sentence, then give a specific detail (e.g., age or memory) using a linking word. Keep it natural and within 2–3 sentences.

예시: Yes, I did. I had a red bicycle when I was about seven years old, and I used to ride it to the park every afternoon. Because I learned quickly, I felt very confident riding on busy streets.

제안: Use correct tense and give specific reasons or examples. Begin with a clear opinion, then support it with a reason and an example using linking words (e.g., because, for example, therefore). Avoid vague dates unless you explain them.

예시: Yes, I think so. Bikes have become more popular in my country in recent years because cities have added bike lanes and people want cheaper, greener transport; for example, many students now cycle to university instead of taking buses.

× Yes, I have a bike when I was a child, when I was a sick, sick years old.

✓ Yes, I had a bike when I was a child, when I was six years old.

Multiple errors: 1) Tense mismatch: The question asks about the past, so use past simple 'had' not present 'have' (matches Grammar Problem Type ID 6: Present tense issue and ID 5: Past tense issue). 2) Article and number/word error: 'a sick, sick years old' is incorrect; likely intended 'six years old' (this is a spelling/word-choice mistake and affects meaning; mapped to Grammar Problem Type ID 13 Incorrect use of adjectives or adverbs and ID 1 Singular and plural issue for 'years' form). Suggested improvement: Use past simple for past experiences ('I had'), write numbers as words when speaking ('six'), and remove incorrect adjectives ('sick' is wrong here). Proofread to ensure words reflect intended meaning.

× I think so. Bikes are popular in my country since 2001.

✓ I think so. Bikes have been popular in my country since 2001.

Error with tense and time expression: When a state started in the past and continues to the present with a time marker like 'since 2001', use present perfect simple ('have been') not simple present ('are') (Grammar Problem Type ID 7 Future tense issue is not relevant; main is ID 6 Present tense issue and ID 5 Past tense issue). Suggested improvement: Use present perfect for actions or states that began in the past and continue now: 'have been popular since 2001.'