Of course! Let's solve this "Suffix -er Worksheet" step by step.
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Understanding the Task
The worksheet teaches you about the suffix
"-er". As explained:
> A suffix is a group of letters added to the end of a word.
> The suffix
-er means
“a person who.”
So, if you take a base verb (like *teach*) and add
-er, you get a word that describes
a person who does that action — in this case, a
teacher (a person who teaches).
Your job is to:
1. Read each sentence.
2. Find the
base word (the verb describing the action).
3. Add the suffix
“-er” to that base word to form a new word that answers “Who am I?” — meaning, what is the name of the person who does that action?
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Solving Each Question
Let’s go one by one:
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1. I work on a farm. Who am I?
- Base word:
farm
- Add
-er:
farmer
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✔ Answer:
farmer *(a person who works on a farm)*
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2. I sing for a living. Who am I?
- Base word:
sing
- Add
-er:
singer
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✔ Answer:
singer *(a person who sings)*
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3. I paint homes. Who am I?
- Base word:
paint
- Add
-er:
painter
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✔ Answer:
painter *(a person who paints)*
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4. I pitch a baseball. Who am I?
- Base word:
pitch
- Add
-er:
pitcher
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✔ Answer:
pitcher *(a person who pitches a baseball — common term in baseball)*
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5. I like to drive. Who am I?
- Base word:
drive
- Add
-er:
driver
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✔ Answer:
driver *(a person who drives)*
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6. I like to write all the time. Who am I?
- Base word:
write
- Add
-er:
writer
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✔ Answer:
writer *(a person who writes)*
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7. I love to read many books. Who am I?
- Base word:
read
- Add
-er:
reader
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✔ Answer:
reader *(a person who reads)*
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8. I work all the time. Who am I?
- Base word:
work
- Add
-er:
worker
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✔ Answer:
worker *(a person who works)*
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
farmer
2.
singer
3.
painter
4.
pitcher
5.
driver
6.
writer
7.
reader
8.
worker
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💡 Tip for Success:
Always look for the
action verb in the sentence — that’s your base word. Then just add
“-er” to turn it into the name of the person who does that action.
Great job practicing suffixes! This skill helps you build vocabulary and understand how words are formed. 🎓
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of er worksheet.
