Noun Suffixes -er, -or, -ist, -ian

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What is a noun suffix?

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A noun suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a base word to create a new word that often indicates a person, place, or thing.

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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The suffix '-er' is used to denote a person who performs an action, such as 'teacher' (one who teaches).

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What does the suffix '-or' indicate?

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The suffix '-or' is used to denote a person who performs a specific action, often in a professional context, such as 'doctor' (one who practices medicine).

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What does the suffix '-ist' indicate?

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The suffix '-ist' is used to denote a person who specializes in a certain field or activity, such as 'artist' (one who practices art).

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What does the suffix '-ian' indicate?

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The suffix '-ian' is used to denote a person associated with a particular place or field, such as 'librarian' (one who works in a library).

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What is the base word in 'teacher'?

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The base word is 'teach'.

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What is the base word in 'doctor'?

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The base word is 'doct' (from Latin 'docere' meaning to teach).

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What is the base word in 'artist'?

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The base word is 'art'.

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What is the base word in 'librarian'?

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The base word is 'library'.

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How do you form a noun from the verb 'to teach'?

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You add the suffix '-er' to form 'teacher'.