July 16, 20261 views
-er or -or? How to Choose the Right Suffix for 'Someone Who Does Something' Every Time
teacher, actor, and scientist all refer to 'someone who does something,' but they have different suffixes. This article shares three quick tips to help you figure out whether to use -er, -or, or -ist, complete with a high-frequency word list. It also teaches you how to tell er and ed apart during dictation, making you a much more confident speller.
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