The words teacher, preacher, and dancer all end with the suffix -er. Which of the following does the suffix -er mean? (1 point)

A. someone who performs an action

B. the occupation an individual has

C. an important person in the community

D. a goal that people want to do

1 answer

The correct answer is:

A. someone who performs an action

The suffix -er is used to indicate someone who performs a specific action, as seen in the words teacher (one who teaches), preacher (one who preaches), and dancer (one who dances).