Commonly Confused Words and Effective Word Choice

Commonly Confused Words: Good vs. Well

GOOD is an adjective.

• Use good to modify nouns or pronouns.

• Ex. We saw a good movie last night.

• Also, use good to describe the way someone or something is.

• Ex. That tastes good.

WELL can be an adverb or an adjective.

• As an adverb, well modifies action verbs. Use it to describe how an action is done.

• Ex. Emily plays the part well.

• As an adjective well means “in good health” or “satisfactory

• Ex. Kate is well today.

Multiple Choice

I hope everything goes _______ tomorrow.

• Good
• Well

Multiple Choice

Alex got an A on her math test; this gave her a really ______ feeling.

• Good
• Well

Multiple Choice

Johnny did not feel _______; his stomach hurt and he had a fever.

• Good
• Well

Multiple Choice

Jim and Sue always work _______ together.

• Good

• Well

Multiple Choice

How _____ do you know this concept?

• Good

• Well