Suffix -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 or grammatical function.

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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, such as 'baker' (one who bakes).

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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, such as 'actor' (one who acts).

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What is the meaning of 'owner'?

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An owner is a person who possesses something, such as a pet.

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What is the meaning of 'visitor'?

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A visitor is a person who comes to see someone or something.

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

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Baker, teacher, player.

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

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Actor, director, creator.

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What is the difference between -er and -or?

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Both -er and -or indicate a person who performs an action, but -er is more commonly used in everyday language.

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What does 'actors' refer to?

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Actors are people who perform in movies, plays, or television shows.

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What does 'painters' refer to?

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Painters are people who paint, either as artists or as a profession.