Let’s go through each sentence one by one and decide if it uses “good” or “well” correctly.
Remember:
- “Good” is an adjective → it describes nouns (things, people, places).
- “Well” is usually an adverb → it describes verbs (actions), like how something is done.
- BUT — there are exceptions! When we talk about how something feels, tastes, smells, looks, or sounds, we use “good” even though those are action words. That’s because we’re describing the thing itself, not the action.
Now let’s check each sentence:
1. “That flower smells good.”
→ Smells is a sense verb. We use “good” here.
✔ Correct.
2. “I thought that spaghetti tasted well.”
→ Tasted is a sense verb. Should be “tasted good,” not “well.”
✘ Incorrect.
3. “It’s a good thing you called when you did.”
→ “Good” describes “thing” (a noun).
✔ Correct.
4. “I found a well book in the library.”
→ “Well” is trying to describe “book” (a noun). But “well” as an adjective means healthy — not right here. Should be “good book.”
✘ Incorrect.
5. “That jacket looks really good on you.”
→ “Looks” is a sense verb. Use “good.”
✔ Correct.
6. “Helen’s new hat doesn’t look well on her.”
→ Again, “look” is a sense verb. Should be “look good.” Also, “well” would mean she’s sick — which doesn’t make sense for a hat.
✘ Incorrect.
7. “Finally, we have had some good weather.”
→ “Good” describes “weather” (a noun).
✔ Correct.
8. “I don’t have a well feeling about this.”
→ “Feeling” is a noun. Should be “good feeling.” “Well” doesn’t fit here.
✘ Incorrect.
9. “I feel pretty good about everything.”
→ “Feel” is a sense verb. Use “good.”
✔ Correct.
Final Answer:
1. Correct
2. Incorrect
3. Correct
4. Incorrect
5. Correct
6. Incorrect
7. Correct
8. Incorrect
9. Correct
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of good and well worksheet.
