Exploring Suffixes: -er and -or in Language

What does adding 'ER' to a verb typically indicate in terms of profession?

• A place where the action happens

• A tool used for the action

• A person who performs the action

• A time when the action occurs

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What profession is described by someone who paints?

• Designer

• Painter

• Artist

• Sketcher

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.4.3A

What suffix is used to describe someone who sails as a job?

• ER

• UR

• OR

• AR

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4B

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What does the suffix 'OR' imply when added to a verb?

• A place for action

• A person who performs the action

• A tool used

• A method of performance

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of the suffix 'ER'?

• Creator

• Farmer

• Teacher

• Driver

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What job does a 'councilor' do?

• Acts

• Counsels

• Farms

• Paints

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

Which suffix would you add to 'inspect' to make it a noun describing a profession?

• ED

• OR

• ING

• ER

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which profession is associated with someone who governs?

• Director

• Supervisor

• Governor

• Manager

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the profession of someone who farms?

• Farmer

• Planter

• Harvester

• Gardener

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following professions uses the 'ER' suffix?

• Hunter

• Counselor

• Inspector

• Actor

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.K.5A