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 'teacher' (one who teaches).

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

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Baker - a person who bakes.

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

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Doctor - a person who practices medicine.

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What is the difference between -er and -or?

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Both suffixes indicate a person who performs an action, but -er is more commonly used in certain words, while -or is often used in words of Latin origin.

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What is a painter?

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A painter is a person who creates artwork using paint.

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What is an owner?

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

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What is a visitor?

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

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What is a player?

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A player is a person who participates in a game or sport.