322. Adjective and Adverb: Using Good and Well

An adjective modifies a noun. An adjective tells more about how an object looks or feels.
An adverb modifies a verb and tells more about the action.

Good is an adjective. Use good to modify a noun.
This was a good dinner.
Sam is a good boy.
We watched a good movie.
In each of these sentences, good modifies a noun.

Well is an adverb. Use well to tell more about the action in a sentence.
Mary plays the violin well.
I hope you feel well soon.
We did well on our school project.
In each of these sentences, well tells more about how something happened.

Remember: use good to modify a noun. Use well to tell more about the action.

  • Now you try it. Choose either good or well to fill the blank in this sentence: I have a ____ idea for our next vacation. Were you able to choose the correct word? Good for you!