Let’s solve this step by step.
We are given a list of suffixes:
-er, -or, -ant, -ent
And we need to complete each sentence using one of these suffixes added to the base word in parentheses.
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1. A person who performs is a _______. (perform)
→ Add “-er” → performer
✔ *A performer is someone who performs.*
2. Someone who acts in plays or movies is an _______. (act)
→ Add “-or” → actor
✔ *Actor is the correct term for someone who acts.*
3. A person who sings is a _______. (sing)
→ Add “-er” → singer
✔ *Singer = one who sings.*
4. A person who dances is a _______. (dance)
→ Add “-r” → dancer (note: we drop the ‘e’ before adding ‘-r’)
✔ *Dancer = one who dances.*
5. A person who teaches is a _______. (teach)
→ Add “-er” → teacher
✔ *Teacher = one who teaches.*
6. A person who writes is a _______. (write)
→ Drop the ‘e’, add “-er” → writer
✔ *Writer = one who writes.*
7. A person who paints is a _______. (paint)
→ Add “-er” → painter
✔ *Painter = one who paints.*
8. A person who drives is a _______. (drive)
→ Drop the ‘e’, add “-r” → driver
✔ *Driver = one who drives.*
9. A person who sells is a _______. (sell)
→ Add “-er” → seller
✔ *Seller = one who sells.*
10. A person who helps is a _______. (help)
→ Add “-er” → helper
✔ *Helper = one who helps.*
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All answers use common English agent nouns formed with those suffixes. The pattern is usually:
- Most verbs take
-er (perform → performer, sing → singer)
- Some take
-or (act → actor) — often from Latin roots
- We sometimes drop silent ‘e’ before adding the suffix (write → writer, drive → driver)
No tricky exceptions here — all follow standard rules.
Final Answer:
1. performer
2. actor
3. singer
4. dancer
5. teacher
6. writer
7. painter
8. driver
9. seller
10. helper
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of suffix worksheet for 4th grade.
