Word Analysis: -er suffix

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What does the suffix -er mean?

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The suffix -er means 'someone who' or 'one who'.

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Give an example of a word that uses -er to mean 'someone who'.

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Player.

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What is the suffix in the word 'baker'?

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-er.

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Which suffix means 'one who'?

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-er/-or.

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What does the suffix -er indicate when used in 'cooler'?

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It indicates a comparison, meaning 'more cool'.

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Give an example of a word that uses -er to indicate a comparison.

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Bigger.

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What is the suffix in the word 'youngest'?

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-est.

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What does the suffix -est mean?

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The suffix -est means 'the most' or 'the highest degree'.

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Which of the following uses -er meaning someone who? (Options: nicer, baker, larger, coolest)

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Baker.

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What is the meaning of the word 'farmer'?

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A farmer is someone who grows crops or raises animals.