Bike— Part 1 Report

Suggestion: Be more concise and fluent, avoid fillers and repetition, complete the final clause. Start with a clear topic sentence, then add 1–2 specific supporting details using linking words. Also correct the doubled word ('financial') and finish the thought about your parents. Aim for 2–4 sentences total.

Example: Yes, I had a bike when I was a child. I inherited it from my older brother when I was about seven because he had outgrown it. Although I wanted a pink bike, my parents couldn’t afford to buy a new one, so I was happy to use his.

Suggestion: Give a clear topic sentence and then two specific supporting reasons, linked logically and completed. Remove fillers ('uh', 'umm') and finish the last sentence to explain what people cannot afford (e.g., cars). Use a wider range of vocabulary (e.g., 'common', 'practical', 'economical'). Keep 2–3 sentences total.

Example: Yes, bicycles are very popular in my country because they are a practical and affordable mode of transport. Most people learn to ride from a young age, so cycling is a common skill. Also, because many families cannot afford cars, bikes are a cost-effective alternative.

× I actually inherited mine from my older brother when I was umm around 7 years old.

✓ I actually inherited mine from my older brother when I was around seven years old.

The sentence is grammatically correct in tense, but 'umm' is filler and '7' should be written as a word in formal speech; change to 'around seven years old' for clarity and formality.

× So he had outgrown his and I really wanted a pink one.

✓ So he had outgrown his bike, and I really wanted a pink one.

The original omits the noun after the possessive 'his', which can cause ambiguity. Add 'bike' to complete the noun phrase and include a comma before 'and' to link independent clauses clearly.

× However, my parents were not in a financial financial situation umm to.

✓ However, my parents were not in a financial situation to buy one.

The sentence repeats 'financial' and ends with an incomplete phrase 'to.' Remove the duplicate word, complete the infinitive ('to buy one'), and remove filler 'umm' to make the sentence complete and grammatical.

× Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because riding a bike seems to be, uh, essential.

✓ Yes, bikes are very popular in my country because riding a bike seems essential.

Remove filler 'uh' and the unnecessary 'to be' after 'seems.' 'Seem' followed by an adjective ('essential') is correct; this simplifies the sentence and improves fluency.

× Umm skill to learn so people all over learn to ride bikes.

✓ It is a skill to learn, so people everywhere learn to ride bikes.

The original lacks a subject and has awkward word order. Add 'It is' as the subject and verb, change 'Umm' to nothing, and use 'everywhere' instead of 'all over' for natural phrasing. This corrects structure and clarifies meaning.

× Another reason is because not everyone is able to afford.

✓ Another reason is that not everyone can afford a bike.

The phrase 'is because' is weak; use 'is that' for explanation. The verb 'afford' needs an object ('a bike'). Also replace 'is able to afford' with the more natural modal 'can afford.'