Base Words and Suffixes

The video tutorial explains the concept of suffixes e-r, o-r, and i-s-t, which are added to base words to form new words that often describe a person performing a job or activity. It provides examples like decorator, dancer, and artist, and guides students in identifying base words to infer meanings of new words. The tutorial includes practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What is a suffix?

• A word part added to the beginning of a word

• A word part added to the end of a word

• A word part that changes the spelling of a word

• A word part that is removed from a word

What does adding the suffix 'er' to a base word typically indicate?

• A place where something happens

• A tool used for a specific purpose

• A person who performs an action

• A type of animal

What is the base word in 'reporter'?

• Rep

• Port

• Report

• Rept

What does a 'reporter' do?

• Repairs things

• Reports or makes a report

• Reproduces documents

• Replaces items

What is the base word in 'swimmer'?

• Swam

• Swimmy

• Swimmer

• Swim

What does a 'swimmer' do?

• Sings

• Sways

• Sews

• Swims

What is the base word in 'curator'?

• Cure

• Curate

• Cur

• Curious

What is the role of a 'curator'?

• To take charge of a museum or organize an art exhibit

• To cure illnesses

• To create art

• To curate music playlists

What is the base word in 'sailor'?

• Sale

• Sailing

• Sail

• Sailor

What does a 'sailor' do?

• Sews sails

• Sells goods

• Sails

• Sings sea shanties