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Rule "good (well)"

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Description: good (well)
Message: Did you mean the adverb well?
Category: Grammar (ID: GRAMMAR)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/word-choice-good-vs-well/#when-to-use-%E2%80%9Cwell%E2%80%9D
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • You speak English very good.
    Correction suggestion: well
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Check the following text against just this rule:

ID: GOOD_WELL [1]
Version: 6.5-SNAPSHOT (2024-04-27 22:33:07 +0200)