Question

Carlos was ambidextrous, so, when he sprained his right wrist, he was still able to throw accurately with this left hand.
In 3-5 sentences, define ambidextrous and explain how both the context clues and word parts can help you discover the word's meaning.

Answer 1

Ambidextrous means able to use both hands equally well. The context clue — Carlos sprained his right wrist but could still throw accurately with his left hand — shows he can perform tasks with either hand. Breaking the word into parts helps too: ambi- means “both” and dextr- comes from Latin dexter, meaning “right” or “skillful,” so ambidextrous literally suggests skill with both hands. Combining the context and the word parts confirms the meaning.