Understanding Suffixes and Base Words

The video tutorial for grade six students introduces the concept of suffixes in jobs and occupations. It explains how suffixes like 'er', 'or', and 'ist' are added to words to form new meanings, using examples such as teacher, actor, and journalist. The lesson is divided into sections: an introduction, explanation of suffixes, reading a text to identify jobs, detailed breakdown of examples, and a conclusion with instructions for exercises and homework.

What are the three main parts of today's lesson?

• Explanation, exercises, and review

• Introduction, practice, and summary

• Lecture, discussion, and quiz

• Reading, writing, and arithmetic

What is a suffix?

• A combination of two words

• A prefix added at the beginning of a word

• A letter or group of letters added at the end of a word

• A root word that stands alone

What is the main purpose of a suffix in a word?

• To remove the original meaning of the word

• To shorten the word

• To create a new word with a new meaning

• To make the word sound better

Which occupation is NOT mentioned in the text read during the lesson?

• Doctor

• Journalist

• Actor

• Teacher

What does the suffix 'er' in 'teacher' signify?

• A tool used for a specific purpose

• Someone who performs an action

• A time when something occurs

• A place where something happens

What is the base verb in the word 'teacher'?

• Guide

• Instruct

• Learn

• Teach

In the word 'actor', what does the suffix 'or' indicate?

• A time when acting occurs

• Someone who performs an action

• A place where something is done

• A tool used for acting

What is the base verb in the word 'actor'?

• Play

• Perform

• Act

• Represent

Which suffix is used to indicate someone who acts in movies or plays?

• ant

• or

• er

• ist

What does the suffix 'ist' in 'journalist' mean?

• A time when writing occurs

• A tool used for writing

• A place where something is stored

• Someone that works with something