Beginner ๐ŸŽฏ Pronunciation & Mistakes ยท #66 of 111

Mistake: Good vs Well

good = adjective; well = adverb.

Examples

  • She is a good singer.
  • She sings well.

Key rules

  • Good is an adjective describing a noun: a good singer
  • Well is an adverb describing a verb: she sings well
  • Well can also be an adjective meaning healthy

Common mistakes

  • She sings good โ†’ She sings well
  • She is a well singer โ†’ She is a good singer

Use cases

  • Describing skills and performance
  • Talking about health
  • Writing reviews
๐Ÿ’ก Tip: Ask: am I describing a noun (good) or a verb (well)?

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