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Roots: GEN and GENER

Roots: GEN and GENER. It’s in the genes…. Words to Learn. GENE CONGENITAL PROGENY GENERATE GENRE GENERIC. Prefix: pro- Suffix: -al - ic / ics -ate. ROOTS. GENOUS – family Gignere / Genitus – to create or give birth. GENE.

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Roots: GEN and GENER

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  1. Roots: GEN and GENER It’s in the genes…

  2. Words to Learn • GENE • CONGENITAL • PROGENY • GENERATE • GENRE • GENERIC • Prefix: • pro- • Suffix: • -al • -ic/ics • -ate

  3. ROOTS GENOUS – family Gignere/Genitus – to create or give birth

  4. GENE • Definition: biological material passed from parent to child that determines which traits a child will inherit. • Example Sentence: I have the gene for blue eyes.

  5. Congenital • Definition: occurring at birth • -al: having a quality • Example Sentence: Many congenital problems can now be treated before a baby is born.

  6. Progeny • Definition: the offspring of living organisms • Pro-: forward or before • Example Sentence: The progeny of the champion racehorse went on to win many rewards.

  7. Generate • Definition: to bring into existence • -ate: to cause or to make • Example Sentence: We need to generate a shopping list before going to the mall.

  8. Genre • Definition: type, class, or category • Example Sentence: I love the science fiction genre.

  9. Generic • Definition: like all the others in the category or class. • Example Sentence: Generic Frosted Flakes are nasty!

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