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
- Question 1 of 15
1.
She told me she wasn’t feeling very ____________, and she was staying home.
Good job!
Not right
- Question 2 of 15
2.
All in all, it was a pretty ____________ day.
Yes. That’s it!
No. Wrong
- Question 3 of 15
3.
Do you need anything else? No, I’m ____________.
Way to go
Afraid not
- Question 4 of 15
4.
Thank you for the compliment. My mother taught me ____________.
Nicely done!
Not it
- Question 5 of 15
5.
It’s ____________ to see you again.
Excellent!
Nope
- Question 6 of 15
6.
I’ve seen him play before. He’s a ____________ player.
Sweet!
Sorry. No
- Question 7 of 15
7.
I don’t know him very ____________. I just met him.
Good for you!
Wrong answer
- Question 8 of 15
8.
She didn’t study ____________ enough to pass the final exam.
That’s right!
No good
- Question 9 of 15
9.
I have a pretty ____________ memory.
Well done!
No. Not it
- Question 10 of 15
10.
You should always eat a ____________ balanced meal.
You got it!
I think not
- Question 11 of 15
11.
Give me one ____________ reason why I should let you go.
Right you are!
Incorrect
- Question 12 of 15
12.
That last idea of yours was not ____________ at all.
Wonderful!
Sorry. Not right
- Question 13 of 15
13.
Their cabin in the mountains was ____________ built.
Perfect!
Not so good
- Question 14 of 15
14.
My grandfather can’t walk very ____________.
Bravo!
Not this time
- 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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