Noun Suffixes -er, -or, -ist, -ian
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English
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4th - 6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a noun suffix?
Back
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.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-er' indicate?
Back
The suffix '-er' is used to denote a person who performs an action, such as 'teacher' (one who teaches).
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-or' indicate?
Back
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).
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-ist' indicate?
Back
The suffix '-ist' is used to denote a person who specializes in a certain field or activity, such as 'artist' (one who practices art).
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the suffix '-ian' indicate?
Back
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).
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4C
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the base word in 'teacher'?
Back
The base word is 'teach'.
Tags
CCSS.L.3.4B
CCSS.RF.3.3A
CCSS.RF.3.3B
CCSS.RF.4.3A
CCSS.RF.5.3A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the base word in 'doctor'?
Back
The base word is 'doct' (from Latin 'docere' meaning to teach).
Tags
CCSS.L.1.5A
CCSS.L.1.5B
CCSS.L.K.5A
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