2006-11-06 17:02:19 · 6 answers · asked by Ken G 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I believe the correct answer is good. It modifies "I" and not "feeling" (ie., it's an adjective that's needed as it's modifying the subject - not the verb).
2006-11-06 17:10:18 · update #1
If the word needed was an adverb ("well") it would imply my proficiency in "feeling" (ie., do all 10 of my fingers work properly) was not so excellent.
2006-11-06 17:13:45 · update #2
You can actually say "good" instead of well here because you are talking about actual personel senses and emotions.
I feel bad (not badly).
I feel cold (not coldly).
I'm not feeling so good (is ok).
"I'm not feeling so well" (is ok but "I'm not well" is better).
The rule is that you can use the adjective form when talking about yourself and your own senses and emotions, the logic being that it is modifying "I."
2006-11-06 17:12:29 · answer #1 · answered by urbancoyote 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
"Good" is an adjective only. "Well" is both an adjective and an adverb. One of the dennotations of "well" is "in good health."
Therefore, when you're speaking about your health, the correct usage is, "I'm not feeling so well."
2006-11-06 18:30:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I'm not feeling so well." is the correct form. "Good" is an adjective and can only be used to modify nouns or pronouns. "Well" on the other hand is functioning as an adverb which can modify verbs, adjectives and other adverbs. In this instance it is modifying "feeling" which is a verb, so you must use the adverb.
2006-11-06 17:16:10 · answer #3 · answered by Jake 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If referring to your health, you feel well (or not). But 'I feel good' could mean you believe you have qualities that are desirable, are in excellent condition, are suitable for use, are moral, are enjoyable, are competent, etc.
2006-11-06 17:22:03 · answer #4 · answered by Knowledge 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not feeling so well. Verb + so + well.
It could be: I'm not so good.
2006-11-06 17:05:52 · answer #5 · answered by Answerer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I'm not feeling so well" = CORRECT GRAMMAR
"I'm not feeling so good" = I'M GONNA BLOW CHUNKS! BLECH! (also grammaticly incorrect)
2006-11-06 17:10:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"I am not feeling well." Never, ever, ever say "I am not feeling good," unless you want to sound like an uneducated twit.
Cheers!
2006-11-06 17:04:19 · answer #7 · answered by darla_c_grimm 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Well" not "good." "Good" is used as in good and evil; good and bad (as in quality).
"Johnny Depp is a good actor." (Quality)
"My Ford Escape is a bad car.' or, more accurately, "My Ford Escape was poorly made." (Quality, or lack thereof.)
"Saddam is not a good man, he is evil."
Your question, by the way, was a good question, asked very well.
2006-11-06 17:07:59 · answer #8 · answered by afreeman20035252 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well.
2006-11-06 17:04:25 · answer #9 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋