Writing Prompt ~ Good or Well?

Posted by: Tara Benwell

Writing Prompt: The irregular adjectives “good” and “well” are similar in meaning. The word “good” often comes in front of a noun to express something positive: I’m reading a good book. As an adjective, the word “well” typically refers to health: My mother isn’t well. The word “good” can come after a linking verb, such as “sound”, “look”, or “is” to describe a feeling or sense: The cookies smell good OR He looks good tonight. The word “well” is also used as an adverb of manner: He swam well today. The most common mistake with “good” and “well” is when people try to use “good” to modify an action verb: The band played good well. My child sings good well. Review the links above. Then demonstrate your understanding of the different uses of “good” and “well” by writing a note to a friend about how your family is doing.

A Letter

Hi Ellen,
Thanks for your note. I’m glad your family is doing well. My mom isn’t well. She has a bad back. According to the doctor, the prognosis is not good. She will need to be on medication for a while. She is coping well, though. We had a good time at my parents’ anniversary party. All of the grandchildren came to the party. Olive is riding her bike very well. Even though little Eric is only three, he is a good bike rider, too. Molly is ten now. She writes very well for her age. She gets good marks, and behaves well in the classroom.
Well, I hope you have a good day!
Cheers,
Louise

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3 comments

• Hager says:
  

  hello Nada,
  I miss you . I hope you and your family is doing well. I’m doing well also my family. What about your studies ? . You should study well even success in the exam . Tomorrow, after the exam We can see each other and go shopping or go to the movie We can watch scream 5 movie They said about this movie it’s very good then we going to eat something in restaurant . I think tomorrow the weather is good and cool. good luck in the exam and see you soon .
  Hager

• Riya says:
  

  Hi Erica,

  Thanks for the gifts. I hope your family is doing well. Here my family is also doing well. Chris id behaving well with their elders now and studying well in is age and getting the good grades in her class. Sophie’s health is good now and progressing very well now. But my grandmother is not in good health condition, as her diabetic condition is not going well these days. Hoping she soon gets stable health.
  Well, hope you have a good day!

  Riya

• emily says:
  

  The story is very good and interesting