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

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The suffix -er is commonly used in English to indicate a person who performs a specific action or is associated with a particular activity. In the examples you provided:

  • Teacher: One who teaches.
  • Preacher: One who preaches.
  • Dancer: One who dances.

In general, the suffix -er denotes a person engaged in the activity specified by the root word.