Module 5 Week 2: Suffixes -er, -or-ist

Front

What does a dentist do?

Back

They work on people's teeth.

Front

What does swimmer mean?

Back

Someone who swims.

Front

What does seller mean?

Back

Someone who sells something.

Front

What do you call someone who has experience or works with machines?

Back

Machinist.

Front

What does a sailor do?

Back

They sail boats.

Front

What does the suffix -er mean?

Back

It indicates a person who performs an action.

Front

What does the suffix -or mean?

Back

It indicates a person who does something, often related to a profession.

Front

What does the suffix -ist mean?

Back

It indicates a person who specializes in a certain field or activity.

Front

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

Back

Teacher.

Front

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

Back

Doctor.