Suffix -ER, -OR

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What is the suffix added to the word 'rescue' to form a noun?

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rescuer

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What type of word is formed when adding the suffix -ER or -OR to a base word?

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noun

Front

What is the suffix added to the word 'prison' to form a noun?

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prisoner

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What is the suffix added to the word 'invent' to form a noun?

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inventor

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What is the suffix added to the word 'ranch' to form a noun?

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rancher

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What does the suffix -ER typically indicate when added to a verb?

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It indicates a person or thing that performs the action of the verb.

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What does the suffix -OR typically indicate when added to a verb?

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It indicates a person or thing that performs the action of the verb.

Front

Can the suffix -ER be added to the word 'teach'? If so, what is the new word?

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teacher

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Can the suffix -OR be added to the word 'act'? If so, what is the new word?

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actor

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What is the difference between the suffixes -ER and -OR?

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-ER is often used for more common verbs, while -OR is used for verbs of Latin origin.