Ambidextrous refers to the ability to use both hands with equal skill and proficiency. In the context of the sentence, the clue that Carlos could still throw accurately with his left hand after injuring his right wrist indicates he has the ability to use both hands effectively. Additionally, the word parts can help; "ambi-" means both, and "dexterous" relates to skill or ease in using the hands. Together, these hints lead to the understanding that ambidextrous individuals are skilled with both their right and left hands.
Use the sentence to complete the activity.
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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