Suffixes -er and -or

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What does the suffix -er mean?

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someone who does

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What does the suffix -or mean?

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someone who does or performs an action

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

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teacher

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

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actor

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Choose the word that DOES NOT have a suffix: humor, player, inventor, calculator.

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humor

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Which word has a suffix added to the end? minor, calculator, inventor, terror.

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inventor

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What does the suffix -er indicate in the word 'baker'?

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someone who bakes

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What does the suffix -or indicate in the word 'creator'?

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someone who creates

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What is the difference between -er and -or?

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-er is used for people who do an action, while -or is often used for people who perform a specific role.

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What is the meaning of the word 'defender'?

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someone who defends