Bike— Part 1 Relatório

Sugestão: Use the past tense because the question refers to your childhood: say “Yes, I did,” not “Yes, I have.” Avoid unrelated comments such as “How are you?” Add one specific detail about the bike or how you used it to make the answer more complete.

Exemplo: Yes, I did. I had a small blue bike when I was about eight years old, and I often rode it around my neighborhood with my friends.

Sugestão: Your answer is relevant and natural, but it is too short to demonstrate your speaking ability. After giving your opinion, add a reason and a specific example, such as cycling for exercise, commuting, or environmental reasons. Use a linking word like “because” or “especially.”

Exemplo: Yes, absolutely. Bikes are quite popular in my country because they are affordable and convenient for short journeys. They are especially common among students and people who want to exercise.

× Yes, I have.

✓ Yes, I did.

The question uses the past-tense auxiliary did: Did you have a bike...? Therefore, the short answer should also use did, not have. Use Yes, I did or No, I did not to answer a past-tense question.