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TomJ Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Q12: 'left - handed' or 'left - handedly'

Hello,

Is it correct to say 'I have to do it left-handed', please? Or should I say 'I have to do it left - handedly'? Please tell if it is also possible for us to say 'I have to do it with my left hand'.

Thank you.
  

Top answer

"I have to do it left-handed" is fine. I see no need for "left-handedly". "I have to do it with my left hand" is also good.

— GPY

  • "I have to do it left-handed" is fine.
  • I see no need for "left-handedly".
  • "I have to do it with my left hand" is also good.
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"I have to do it left-handed" is fine. I see no need for "left-handedly".

"I have to do it with my left hand" is also good.
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Thank you very much, GPY, for your reply!
Is 'left - handed' used as an adverb here? Or is it used as something else? I know an adverb can be used to specify a manner of doing something, but I'm not sure whether 'left - handed' is an adverb or not.
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TomJIs 'left - handed' used as an adverb here?
Yes, I would classify it so.
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