My mother feels (bad, badly) about what happened.
I think that it is bad.
Yes, "bad" is correct. It's a predicate adjective describing mother.
your correct :)
Rose -- I think you mean "You're correct."
Please do not respond unless you're sure of what you're saying.
In the sentence, the word that fits better is "bad." Here's how you can determine whether to use "bad" or "badly" in a sentence:
1. "Bad" is an adjective that describes a noun, indicating that something is of poor quality or not good. In the given sentence, "bad" is used to describe how your mother feels, so it aligns with the function of an adjective.
2. "Badly," on the other hand, is an adverb that describes an action or how something is done. It indicates that an action is done in an unsatisfactory or inadequate manner. For example, if someone says, "I sang badly," it means that they didn't sing well.
In summary, since your mother's feelings are being described rather than an action, "bad" is the correct choice.