A bicycle is a vehicle with two wheels. We use our legs to make it move by pressing the pedals. Riding a bicycle is great exercise and a lot of fun!
Parts of a Bicycle
- A bicycle has many important parts:
- Wheels – two round wheels that help the bicycle move
- Pedals – we press these with our feet to go forward
- Handle – we hold this to steer left or right
- Seat – we sit here while riding
- Bell – we ring this to warn others
- Brakes – we press these to slow down and stop
Action Words (Verbs) with Bicycle
When we talk about a bicycle, we use action words like: ride, pedal, steer, ring, stop, park.
I ride my bicycle to school every day.
(The word "ride" tells us what we do with a bicycle.)
She rings the bell to warn the dog.
(The word "rings" tells us the action of using the bell.)
He pedals fast up the hill.
(The word "pedals" tells us the action of using the pedals.)
We steer the bicycle with the handle.
(The word "steer" means to guide the direction.)
I park my bicycle near the gate.
(The word "park" means to keep the bicycle in one place.)
Describing a Bicycle
- We can use describing words (adjectives) to tell more about a bicycle:
- My bicycle is red and shiny.
- It has big wheels.
- The seat is very soft.
Common mistakes
- Do not say "I am ride a bicycle." Say "I ride a bicycle."
- Do not say "bicycle have two wheels." Say "A bicycle has two wheels."
Summary
A bicycle is a two-wheeled vehicle with parts like wheels, pedals, handle, seat, bell, and brakes. We use action words to talk about what we do with a bicycle, and describing words to tell what it looks like.