Suffixes -or -er -ist -ess Spelling Unit 4 Week 4 Suffixes -or -er -ist -ess

Spelling Rule -er EX/ teacher (a person who teaches) Some root words have suffixes at the end to slightly change the meaning. –er, -or, -ist, -ess all change the word so that it means a person who is or does something. -er EX/ teacher (a person who teaches) -or EX/ actor (a person who acts) -ist EX/ artist (a person who makes art) -ess EX/ hostess (a female person who hosts)

editor The editor chose this week’s news stories.

artist The artist is well-know for his paintings of nature.

hostess You have to be quick on your feet and have good management ability to be a good hostess.

actress This actress performed on stage and in film.

swimmer Michael Phelps is an Olympic winning swimmer. In fact, he has won 22 Olympic medals.

seller Are you the seller of this bike? How much do you want for it?

tutor Sue’s older sister works as a math tutor.

tourist Sacramento has lots of tourists because it is the state capitol.

organist Did you hear the organist play his haunting piece of music?

lioness A female lion is a lioness.

shipper The shipper packed our dishes carefully.

chemist A chemist makes substances by mixing together chemicals. He must be an expert in the periodic table.

investor An investor is someone who gives money to a company because he or she believes that the company will do well with a little help.

conductor The orchestra conductor enthusiastically waved his hands around as he conducted the orchestra at their performance.