Question

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.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

The word "ambidextrous" refers to the ability to use both hands equally well. In the given sentence, Carlos is described as being ambidextrous, meaning he can use both his left and right hand equally well. The context clues such as "when he sprained his right wrist" suggests that being ambidextrous is related to using hands effectively. Breaking down the word "ambidextrous", the prefix "ambi-" means both or both sides, and "dexterous" means skillful or adept. From these word parts, we can infer that ambidextrous refers to someone who is skillful or adept in using both hands.