Suffixes -er, -or, and -ness
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Objective
I can use the suffixes -er, -or, and -ness to change the meaning of words.
Part 1 of 3
Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
The suffixes -er and -or often change a verb into a noun that describes a person or thing that performs an action.
- 2
The suffix -or is often used when the root word ends in -t, such as in the words actor, inventor, and translator.
- 3
The suffix -ness changes an adjective into a noun, which usually describes a state or quality.
Part 2 of 3
Practice
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Change the verb 'paint' into a noun that describes a person who paints, using either the '-er' or '-or' suffix.
Which of the following words correctly uses a suffix to change an adjective into a noun?
Part 3 of 3
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“Add the suffix -er, -or, or -ness to the following words and write a sentence using the new word: 1. paint 2. direct 3. happy”
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