Suffixes (-er, -or, -ist, -ess)
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English
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2nd - 3rd Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a suffix?
Back
A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4B
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.2.3D
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-er' mean?
Back
The suffix '-er' is used to indicate a person who performs an action, like 'teacher' (one who teaches).
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.2.3D
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-or' mean?
Back
The suffix '-or' is used to indicate a person who does something, like 'actor' (one who acts).
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4B
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-ist' mean?
Back
The suffix '-ist' is used to indicate a person who specializes in a certain field, like 'artist' (one who creates art).
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4B
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.2.3D
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-ess' mean?
Back
The suffix '-ess' is used to indicate a female person, like 'actress' (a female actor).
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4B
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.2.3D
CCSS.RF.3.3B
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a word with the suffix '-er'?
Back
An example is 'baker', which means a person who bakes.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4B
CCSS.L.9-10.4B
CCSS.L.K.4B
CCSS.RF.1.3F
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an example of a word with the suffix '-or'?
Back
An example is 'doctor', which means a person who practices medicine.
Tags
CCSS.L.2.4B
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
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