Grade 4/Adverbs
Good or Well? Choose Wisely (1386)
"She sings good" or "She sings well"? The good/well confusion is one of the most searched grammar questions online — and one of the most commonly taught incorrectly. This printable worksheet for Grades 5–6 settles the debate once and for all with clear rules, real-life examples, and no grey areas.
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Quick Tip
good = adjective → describes a NOUN · "That's a good idea."
well = adverb → describes a VERB · "She draws well."
Exception: "feel good / feel well" — both work but mean different things!
well = adverb → describes a VERB · "She draws well."
Exception: "feel good / feel well" — both work but mean different things!
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Teaching Notes
The single best test: "Can I replace the word with an adjective like 'wonderful'?" If yes → good. "She sings wonderful" ✗ → use well. "That's a wonderful idea" ✓ → good is correct. Also worth noting: sports stars saying "I played good" is a prescriptive vs descriptive debate — acknowledge it briefly.
Vocabulary
Adverb: A word that describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb.
Good vs. Well: Good is an adjective; well is usually an adverb.
Common Mistakes
- "I did good on the test" — should be "I did well"
- "She feels good" when meaning physical recovery — should be "she feels well"
- "The food tastes well" — "taste" is a linking verb here, so "good" is correct
Differentiation
SupportTeach one rule only first: "After action verbs, use well." Practice that exclusively, then add the other rule.
ChallengeWrite 6 original sentences — 3 using "good" correctly, 3 using "well" correctly.
Discussion Questions
- Why is "I did good" so common if it's technically incorrect?
- How does meaning change between "She looks good" and "She looks well"?
Extension Activities
- Listen for "good/well" errors on TV for one day. Tally them. Bring examples to class.
- Read a published editorial. Find every use of "good" and "well" — are they all correct?
Parent Tip
Ask your child to say if something is 'good' or if someone does it 'well'.
Learning Path
Skill Level
beginner
Estimated Time
15 minutes
Skills Practiced
good vs welladjective adverb usagesentence completion