Suffix -er (a person who): word list
19 words for grades 2 to 3. Prefixes, suffixes, plurals, endings and past tense.
Word parts change a word's meaning or form. Seeing the pattern helps children spell and read longer words.
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| Word | Syllables | Estimated grade |
|---|---|---|
| teacher | 2 | K |
| farmer | 2 | K |
| singer | 2 | 2 |
| runner | 2 | 2 |
| baker | 2 | 1 |
| painter | 2 | 2 |
| driver | 2 | 1 |
| helper | 2 | 2 |
| dancer | 2 | 2 |
| reader | 2 | 2 |
| writer | 2 | 2 |
| swimmer | 2 | 3 |
| player | 2 | 1 |
| worker | 2 | 2 |
| jumper | 2 | 3 |
| builder | 2 | 1 |
| hunter | 2 | 2 |
| leader | 2 | 2 |
| listener | 3 | 2 |
Grades are estimates of when a word is first taught. Source: Written for this site
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