"-er" and "-or" suffixes

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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 function.

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the suffix '-er' indicate?

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

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CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.2.3D

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What does the suffix '-or' indicate?

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The suffix '-or' is also used to describe someone who performs an action, similar to '-er', such as 'actor' (one who acts).

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.3.4B

CCSS.L.3.4C

CCSS.RF.3.3A

CCSS.RF.3.3B

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What is the correct suffix for the root word 'paint'?

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Painter.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

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What is the correct suffix for the root word 'act'?

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Actor.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

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What is the correct suffix for the root word 'visit'?

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Visitor.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

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What is the correct suffix for the root word 'bake'?

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Baker.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

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What is the correct suffix for the root word 'vend'?

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Vendor.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

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Can you give an example of a word with the suffix '-er'?

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Teacher.

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

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Can you give an example of a word with the suffix '-or'?

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Doctor.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E