Suffixes (-er, -or, -ist, -ess)

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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 an action, like 'teacher' (one who teaches).

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What does the suffix '-or' mean?

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The suffix '-or' is used to indicate a person who does something, like 'actor' (one who acts).

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What does the suffix '-ist' mean?

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The suffix '-ist' is used to indicate a person who specializes in a certain field, like 'artist' (one who creates art).

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What does the suffix '-ess' mean?

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The suffix '-ess' is used to indicate a female person, like 'actress' (a female actor).

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-er'?

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An example is 'baker', which means a person who bakes.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-or'?

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An example is 'doctor', which means a person who practices medicine.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ist'?

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An example is 'dentist', which means a person who takes care of teeth.

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What is an example of a word with the suffix '-ess'?

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An example is 'hostess', which means a female host.

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How do you form a word with the suffix '-er'?

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You take a verb and add '-er' to indicate a person who does that action.