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bassemsayed

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I was three years old when I could ride a bike . begin with ( How old )

which one is correct ?


How old were you when you could ride a bike ?

or

How old could you ride a bike ?

or the question word (how old ) is not suitable

or I should begin with when





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ha179

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Not a teacher.
I think these sentence sound better:
How old were you when you first rode a bike?
When was the first time you've riden a bike?
 

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thank you .I need more help
 

bassemsayed

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How old were you when you could ride a bike ?
i want to know if this sentence is right or wrong .

please help
 

Barb_D

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It's not the same question as when you learned. I'm 43 and I can ride a bike, but I think I was about 5 or 6 when I learned to ride a bike. (I sure wasn't able to when I was 3, though!)
 
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