Bike— Part 1 Báo cáo

Gợi ý: Use the past tense because the question refers to your childhood: say “Yes, I did” or “Yes, I had one.” Add one specific detail, such as when you used it or where you rode it. Avoid using “have,” which refers to the present.

Ví dụ: Yes, I did. I had a blue bike when I was about eight years old, and I often rode it around my neighborhood after school.

Gợi ý: Use the plural pronoun “they” to refer to “bikes,” and avoid repeating the same sentence structure. Give a clear reason and a specific example, using a linking word such as “because” or “especially.” Say “going to the market” rather than “going to market something like that.”

Ví dụ: Yes, they are quite popular in my country because they are cheap and convenient for short journeys. Many people use them to go to the market, commute to work, or exercise.

× Yes, I have.

✓ Yes, I did.

The question uses the simple past 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 when answering a simple past question.

× Yes, it is, it is used for transportation, going to market something like that.

✓ Yes, they are. They are used for transportation, such as going to the market.

The noun bikes is plural, so it must be replaced by the plural pronoun they, not the singular pronoun it. Use they are when referring to bikes.

× Yes, it is, it is used for transportation, going to market something like that.

✓ Yes, they are. They are used for transportation, such as going to the market.

The plural subject bikes requires the plural verb are. The form it is does not agree with this plural subject. Match singular subjects with is and plural subjects with are.

× Yes, it is, it is used for transportation, going to market something like that.

✓ Yes, they are. They are used for transportation, such as going to the market.

The original answer joins two complete clauses with only a comma, creating a comma splice. Separate the ideas into two sentences or join them with a suitable conjunction. Also, use such as to introduce an example clearly.

× Yes, it is, it is used for transportation, going to market something like that.

✓ Yes, they are. They are used for transportation, such as going to the market.

The phrase going to the market normally requires the definite article the when referring to a particular public place or the activity of shopping there. Practice using the before specific, familiar places.