Bike— Part 1 Relatório

Sugestão: The answer is inappropriate and irrelevant. Give a direct response with a clear topic sentence (Yes/No), then 1–2 supporting details about when, how often, or why you had or didn’t have a bike. Keep it natural, concise (max 5 sentences), and use linking words such as “so,” “because,” or “when.”

Exemplo: Yes, I had a bike when I was about seven. I used it almost every day to ride around my neighborhood, and it helped me learn balance and confidence. Because my parents lived nearby, I often rode with my friends after school.

Sugestão: The student repeated the examiner’s question instead of answering. Provide a clear opinion first (Yes/No/It depends), then give specific supporting details such as who uses bikes, common purposes (commuting, exercise), or differences between cities and rural areas. Use linking words like “however,” “for example,” or “in particular.”

Exemplo: Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in cities, especially for short commutes and exercise. For example, many people use shared bikes for work trips, while in rural areas bicycles are less common because distances are longer.

× Instead of controversy.

✓ No, I didn't. I had a bicycle when I was a child.

The student's reply 'Instead of controversy.' is not a grammatically correct sentence and does not answer the examiner's question. This is a sentence structure error (type 26). The examiner asked 'Did you have a bike when you were a child?' which expects a yes/no answer and possibly a short elaboration. The corrected sentence provides a direct negative answer with proper subject-verb structure and past tense: 'I had' for past possession. Suggestion: Answer questions directly with a complete clause that matches the question's tense. For example: 'Yes, I did. I had a bike when I was a child.' or 'No, I didn't. I didn't have a bike when I was a child.'

× Do you think bikes are popular in your country?

✓ Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country.

The student repeated the examiner's question instead of answering it, which is a sentence structure and pragmatic error (type 26). The examiner asked for the student's opinion in the present tense. The corrected sentence provides a direct opinion using present tense 'are' and the verb 'think' to express belief. Suggestion: When asked an opinion question beginning with 'Do you think...', reply with 'Yes, I think...' or 'No, I don't think...' followed by a clause. For example: 'Yes, I think bikes are quite popular in my country because many people use them for commuting.'