Good / Well

What’s the difference between “good” and “well“?  It’s not that hard to remember.  Good is an adjective, which means that it always gives more information about (modifies) a noun (person, place or thing).  Well, on the other hand, is an adverb and can only modify a verb or an adjective.

Examples with good:  

  • This is a good computer.
  • She had a good time at the party.
  • That restaurant wasn’t very good.
  • That sweater looks good on you.

Examples with well:

  • Mary studies well.
  • We are working well together.
  • I like my steak well done.
  • This car is well made.

There are some exceptions:

  • I feel good
  • I feel well
  • I am good
  • I am well

All 4 are correct but have different meanings.

“I feel good” means I feel happy, and I have lots of energy.

“I feel well” means I was sick but now I’m better.

“I am good” means I’m happy with what I’ve got.

“I am well” means my health is good

Examples:  

I just had a nap and now I feel good.

I was sick last week, but now I feel well.

I don’t need any more coffee.  I’m good.

I’m well.  Thank you for asking.

Quiz: Good and well - exercise

  1. Question 1 of 15

    1.

    She told me she wasn’t feeling very ____________, and she was staying home.

    • Good job!

    • Not right

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  2. Question 2 of 15

    2.

    All in all, it was a pretty ____________ day.

    • Yes. That’s it!

    • No. Wrong

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  3. Question 3 of 15

    3.

    Do you need anything else? No, I’m ____________.

    • Way to go

    • Afraid not

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  4. Question 4 of 15

    4.

    Thank you for the compliment. My mother taught me ____________.

    • Nicely done!

    • Not it

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  5. Question 5 of 15

    5.

    It’s ____________ to see you again.

    • Excellent!

    • Nope

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  6. Question 6 of 15

    6.

    I’ve seen him play before. He’s a ____________ player.

    • Sweet!

    • Sorry. No

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  7. Question 7 of 15

    7.

    I don’t know him very ____________. I just met him.

    • Good for you!

    • Wrong answer

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  8. Question 8 of 15

    8.

    She didn’t study ____________ enough to pass the final exam.

    • That’s right!

    • No good

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  9. Question 9 of 15

    9.

    I have a pretty ____________ memory.

    • Well done!

    • No. Not it

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  10. Question 10 of 15

    10.

    You should always eat a ____________ balanced meal.

    • You got it!

    • I think not

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  11. Question 11 of 15

    11.

    Give me one ____________ reason why I should let you go.

    • Right you are!

    • Incorrect

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  12. Question 12 of 15

    12.

    That last idea of yours was not ____________ at all.

    • Wonderful!

    • Sorry. Not right

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  13. Question 13 of 15

    13.

    Their cabin in the mountains was ____________ built.

    • Perfect!

    • Not so good

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  14. Question 14 of 15

    14.

    My grandfather can’t walk very ____________.

    • Bravo!

    • Not this time

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  15. Question 15 of 15

    15.

    It was a ____________ thing you did yesterday helping that old man get home.

    • Correct!

    • Not right

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