Good vs Well

A2-B1 Level

This good vs well exercise practises one of the most common adjective and adverb contrasts in English. Use good when you describe a noun, a person, or the quality of something: a good idea, a good teacher, your English is good, or the concert was good. Use well when you describe how someone does an action: she plays well, he writes well, or the team did not play well.

The important exception is health. Well can be an adjective meaning healthy, so I do not feel well and get well soon are correct. However, I feel good can describe mood, confidence, or general satisfaction. These A2-B1 questions ask you to separate quality, performance, mood, and health before choosing. Look for clues around the blank: verbs like play, write, sleep, and manage usually point to performance, while nouns and linking verbs often point to quality or state. That context check is more reliable than choosing by habit.

Quick Rule

good = adjective for quality or state | well = adverb for performance or manner | well = adjective for health

  • 1.That is a good idea for the class project.
  • 2.She does not write well when she is tired.
  • 3.The team played well after half-time.
  • 4.I feel good about the interview.
  • 5.He does not feel well today.