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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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Ambidextrous means having the ability to use both hands equally well. The word can be broken down into its word parts: "ambi" meaning both, and "dextrous" meaning skilled or adept. The context clues in the sentence indicate that Carlos is able to throw accurately with his left hand even though he sprained his right wrist, suggesting that he has the ability to use both hands effectively. The word parts "ambi" and "dextrous" further support this understanding as they both imply the use of both hands.
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