The ability to use both hands

Part 2.- For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

 

The ability to use both hands

 

If asked, most people (0) WOULD  say that most individuals are right-handed, some are left-handed and a few are ‘ambidextrous’ – they can use both hands equally well. In fact, the truth (9)________ the matter is somewhat more complicated. For one thing, the true scientific definition of ‘ambidextrous’ is (10)_________ able to write equally well with other hand, and only 1% of people fall into (11)_______ category.

 

Certainly, some people are very strongly right or left dominant when it (12)_________ to using their hands legs. But many people are (13)________ entirely individual mix, for example, someone might be a right-hander for playing tennis but a left-footer in football.

 

Of course top sportspeople sometimes try to train themselves (14)_________ be equally capable with both sides of the body. The (15)_______ can be said of people in other professions. A carpenter or mechanic who can learn to use tools with his weaker hand will find things much easier and is far (16)_______ likely to suffer from repetitive strain injuries.