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
Ambidextrous means having the ability to use both hands with equal skill. In this sentence, it is mentioned that Carlos sprained his right wrist but was still able to throw accurately with his left hand. This implies that Carlos is able to use both hands effectively. The word "ambidextrous" can be broken down into two word parts - "ambi" which means both, and "dexterous" which means skilled or adept. These word parts help to indicate that ambidextrous refers to someone who is skillful or adept in using both hands. The context clues provided by the sentence,such as Carlos being able to throw accurately even after injuring his dominant hand, further support this definition.
