Let’s go step by step to solve each problem.
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Part 1: Write a single word using -er, -or, or -ist to match the description.
1)
one who sails
→ Think: What do you call someone who sails? Add “-er” to “sail” →
sailer? Wait — actually, the common word is
sailor (uses -or). But let’s check: “sail + er = sailer” — that’s not standard. The correct term is
sailor. So we use
-or here.
✔ Answer:
sailor
2)
one who reads
→ “read” + “-er” =
reader
✔ Answer:
reader
3)
one who studies science
→ “science” + “-ist” =
scientist
✔ Answer:
scientist
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Part 2: Unscramble the letters in parentheses to make a word with -or, -ir, or -ist suffix.
4) He bakes cakes, muffins, and donuts. He is a
(kbaer)
→ Unscramble “kbaer” → looks like “baker”
→ “bake” + “-r” = baker → uses -er suffix
✔ Answer:
baker
5) She uses pastels and watercolors. She is an
(traist)
→ Unscramble “traist” → “artist”
→ “art” + “-ist” = artist
✔ Answer:
artist
6) He arranges flowers into bouquets. He is a
(stfolri)
→ Unscramble “stfolri” → “florist”
→ “flor” (from flower) + “-ist” = florist
✔ Answer:
florist
7) She can transport people in a car. She is a
(ridevr)
→ Unscramble “ridevr” → “driver”
→ “drive” + “-r” = driver → uses -er suffix
✔ Answer:
driver
8) She teaches students how to read. She is a
(rhetace)
→ Unscramble “rhetace” → “teacher”
→ “teach” + “-er” = teacher
✔ Answer:
teacher
9) He abandoned his team for another. He is a
(rtoaitr)
→ Unscramble “rtoaitr” → “traitor”
→ “trait” + “-or” = traitor
✔ Answer:
traitor
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Final Answer:
1) sailor
2) reader
3) scientist
4) baker
5) artist
6) florist
7) driver
8) teacher
9) traitor
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of er suffix worksheet.
