Meaning of 'smell good'

[Natig1]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #50 "Elementary Grammar Questions", question 3

My mom is ......... Africa.

(a) of
(b) from
(c) to
(d) out

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #50 "Elementary Grammar Questions", answer 3

My mom is from Africa.

Correct answer: (b) from

Your answer was: correct
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Why is this right? Flowers smell good. I think it should be `well` instead of good. I think we need an adverb here. Thanks, Natig

[Alan]

Hi,

Remember that 'smell good' here means create a pleasant perfume where 'good' describes the state. The adverb 'well' in that sentence would mean that the flowers did the smelling.

Alan
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