Suffixes -er & -or

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What is a suffix?

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A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.

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What does the suffix -er mean?

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The suffix -er is used to indicate a person who performs a specific action, like 'teacher' (one who teaches).

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What does the suffix -or mean?

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The suffix -or is also used to indicate a person who performs a specific action, like 'actor' (one who acts).

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -er.

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Reader - a person who reads.

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Give an example of a word with the suffix -or.

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Doctor - a person who practices medicine.

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What is the difference between -er and -or?

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Both -er and -or indicate a person who does something, but -er is more common in English.

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What is the word for someone who trains others?

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Trainer - a person who teaches or coaches.

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What is the word for someone who paints?

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Painter - a person who paints.

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What is the word for someone who sails?

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Sailor - a person who works on a ship.

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What is the word for someone who farms?

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Farmer - a person who grows crops or raises animals.