the words teacher, preacher, and dancer all end with the suffix -er. which of the following does the suffix -er mean

3 answers

The suffix "-er" is commonly used in English to indicate a person who performs a specific action or role related to the root word. For example:

  • Teacher: one who teaches
  • Preacher: one who preaches
  • Dancer: one who dances

In each case, the suffix "-er" signifies that the person is engaged in the activity described by the root word.

answer choices

an occupation a person has

an important person in the community

someone who performs an action

a goal that people want to do

The correct answer is:

someone who performs an action

The suffix "-er" indicates a person who engages in the action described by the root word (e.g., teacher, preacher, dancer).