Question

the words teacher, preacher, and dancer all end in suffix -er. Which of the following does the suffix -er mean?
The occupation an individual has.
a goal that people want to do.
someone who performs an action.
an important person in the community.

Answer 1

The suffix -er generally means "someone who performs an action." Therefore, in the words teacher, preacher, and dancer, the suffix indicates that these individuals perform the respective actions of teaching, preaching, and dancing.