Carlos was ambidextrous, so, when he sprained his right wrist, he was still able to throw accurately with this left hand. In 3 sentences, define ambidextrous and explain how both the context clues and word parts can help you discover the word’s meaning.
Ambidextrous means being able to use both hands equally well. The prefix "ambi-" means both or both sides, which suggests that it refers to two hands. The word "dexterous" means skillful or adept, so "ambidextrous" can be inferred to mean having skill in using both hands. The context clues in the sentence indicate that Carlos can throw accurately with his left hand even though his right wrist is injured, implying that he is skilled with both hands.
