Adjectiveversusadverb
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Good versus well - adjective versus adverb, for CSUMB MIST CLASS, IST 511
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- 1. (ADJECTIVE) (ADVERB) GOOD VERSUS WELL The good, the well, and the ugly Image from fullhdwp.com Stacy Gordon IST 511 November 12, 2015
- 2. GOOD VERSUS WELL Why is it important to know the difference? To give language accuracy its due Language is a code. Follow the rules to allows for best communication. To sound literate If you don’t get no respect, maybe it’s because of the way you write or speak! These slides will explain the difference between these two words by explaining their parts of speech and how to use them Image from locker.yanks-abroad.com
- 3. What is an adjective? Adjectives are words that describe or modify nouns (people, places, and things). They typically are placed before the noun or following a linking verb. Examples: What an adorable puppy! The sky was sunny. Image from wallpaperdekstop.blogspot.com Image from cutestuff.co
- 4. What is an adverb? Adverbs describe or modify verbs, other adverbs, adjectives, and clauses. They are often used to describe degree, frequency, time, manner, and place. They can be formed by adding –ly to an adjective. Examples: I often shop at the outlet mall. He rarely goes swimming. Image from dailyvocab.com
- 5. When to use which Are you describing a noun or pronoun? Use “good”: That was a good movie. The spaghetti tastes good. Are you describing a verb? Use well: She rode well. The baby ate well. Image from www.somewhatsimple. com Image from www.somewhatsimple.com
- 6. Exception to the rule When speaking of health, it is all right to say “well” where one might think “good” is appropriate. “I don’t feel good” Incorrect “I don’t feel well” Correct Take the quiz below to see how you do on Good versus Well http://www.towson.edu/ows/goo d__well.htm
- 7. In conclusion Some good resources: Difference between good and well http://www.differencebetween.net/language/difference- between-good-and-well/ Good vs. well http://www.elearnenglishlanguage.com/blog/english- mistakes/good-vs-well/ Adjective or adverb? http://englishmistakeswelcome.com/adjective_or_adverb .htm free-stock-illustration.com
- 8. References Adjective or adverb? [n.d.] Retrieved November 12, 2015 from http://englishmistakeswelcome.com/adjective_or_adverb.htm Adjectives and adverbs. [June 2013]. In Utah Valley University Writing Center. Retrieved November 8, 2015 from http://www.uvu.edu/writingcenter/docs/handouts/adjectivesandadverbs.pdf Adjectives - good, better and best. [n.d.] Retrieved November 8, 2015 from http://www.usingenglish.com/weblog/archives/000029.html Adverbs in English grammar. ICAL TEFL [n.d.] Retrieved November 8, 2015 from http://www.icaltefl.com/adverbs-in-english-grammar Adverbs of frequency [Online image]. [n.d.] Retrieved November 8, 2015 from http://dailyvocab.com/articles/adverbs-frequency/ Commonly confused words: good/well [Online image]. [n.d.] Retrieved November 8, 2015 from http://www.towson.edu/ows/good__well.htm Commonly confused words: good/well. Towson University [n.d.] Retrieved November 8, 2015 from http://www.towson.edu/ows/good__well.htm Delicious pastas [Online image]. [n.d.] Retrieved November 8, 2015 from http://www.somewhatsimple.com/pasta-recipes/ Difference between good and well. [2015]. Retrieved November 12, 2015 from http://www.differencebetween.net/language/difference-between-good-and-well/
- 9. References, cont. Good vs. well. [2015]. Retrieved November 12, 2015 from http://www.elearnenglishlanguage.com/blog/english-mistakes/good-vs-well/ Mills, B. [2010]. Do all adverbs end in “-ly?” In Grammar Girl. Retrieved November 12, 2015 from http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/do-all-adverbs-end- in-ly?page=all [Movie poster for "The good, the bad, and the ugly"] [Online image]. [n.d.] Retrieved November 8, 2015 from http://fullhdwp.com/images/wallpapers/the-good-the-bad- and-the-ugly-wallpaper-.jpg Parts of speech [Online image]. [n.d.] Retrieved November 8, 2015 from http://lzamgs.com/abstract-nouns-examples-list-pictures-5-hd-wallpaper.html Prince of Penzance gallops to win [Online image]. [n.d.] Retrieved November 8, 2015 from http://www.horsetips.com.au/glen-boss-says-michelle-payne-may-regret- melbourne-cup-comments-retracts/ [Puppy] [Online image]. [n.d.] Retrieved November 8, 2015 from http://cutestuff.co/2012/06/just-a-very-adorable-puppy/ [Rodney Dangerfield] [Online image]. [n.d.] Retrieved November 8, 2015 from http://locker.yanks-abroad.com/?mode=topics&topic=1442&page=3 [Sunny sky and flowers] [Online image]. Retrieved November 12, 2015 from http://wallpaperdekstop.blogspot.com/2011/06/sunny-sky-wallpapers-for- desktop.html
Editor's Notes
- A lesson for adult ESL learners. Could easily be useful for middle school, high school, and college students who are unsure of the difference between “good” and “well”. “Well” is irregular in form and the two have similar meanings, so it is easy to use them incorrectly, especially for the foreign speaker who is exposed to incorrect usage by native speakers. For example, Marc Pizzuti, who teaches English to non-native speakers, describes how his English-language students get confused by the colloquial use of “I am good” in the United States (Pizzuti, 2014). Pizzuti, M. Well vs. good. (2014). Retrieved November 12, 2015, from https://youtu.be/S8VvdGgA9ng The adjective good versus the adverb well—the good, the bad, and the ugly.
- Today we’ll be talking about the difference between the adjective “good” and the adverb “well.” These words are easy to confuse because they have similar meanings. As well, it is common for American English speakers to use adjectives in place of adverbs, leaving off the typical –ly ending of an adverb, such as in “drive slow.” (Mills, B., 2010). However, your speaking and writing will sound better if you use these words correctly. Let’s now look at “good” and “well” and at adjectives and adverbs.
- An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun. You use adjectives to add description to something. Usually, the adjective comes before the noun, but it can also follow the linking verb (Adjectives and adverbs, 2013).
- Adverbs are words that describe or modify verbs, other adverbs, adjectives, and clauses. They are often used to describe degree, frequency, time, manner, and place. They can be formed by add –ly to an adjective, but there are numerous exceptions (Adjectives and adverbs, 2013). These simply have to be memorized.
- Use “good” to describe or modify a noun or pronoun. For example, you would say “that is good bread” or “we had a good bike ride.” If you would not use “better” to indicate comparison, choose “well.” Use “well” to describe how, when, or in what manner. For example, “she rode well” indicates the manner in which she rode.
- Although it may seem like you should use “good” to describe one’s state of health, using “well” is an exception to this rule (Commonly confused, n.d.) that again must be memorized.
- In conclusion, remember to use “good” when you are describing a noun or pronoun and “well” when describing a verb. Work on memorizing the exceptions. Visit the listed resources for additional information and reference. When in doubt, ask.