Ambidextrous refers to a person who is equally skilled at using both their left and right hands. The context clues in the sentence, such as Carlos being able to "throw accurately with his left hand" despite the injury to his right wrist, suggest that he possesses the ability to perform tasks effectively with either hand. Additionally, breaking down the word parts—“ambi” meaning both, and “dexterous” relating to skillfulness—helps reinforce the idea that ambidextrous individuals can use both hands proficiently.
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.
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