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Confusing Words Lesson 29 | Beside or Besides Beside EXAMPLES

Example Sentences: She will be sitting beside me. Jimmy’s car was parked beside the president’s car. The television was placed beside the radio. The mother is sleeping beside her baby.

Tips for using Beside “Beside” means at the side of, next to I want to sit beside the driver so as to wake him up if he falls asleep. I like having picnics beside an evergreen tree. The ball was placed beside the rack. The books are beside the table. Example Dialogue: Lena

: Do you know our exam sitting arrangements?

Kendal : Yes, you will be sitting beside me. Lena

: I see. So where are the papers?

Kendal : You can get them beside the board.

DEFINITION: BESIDE: at the side of, next to Beside

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Confusing Words Lesson 29 | Beside or Besides Besides EXAMPLES

Example Sentences: Besides your mother, who else is taking care of you? Who will go with you besides Kathy and Mary? There are lots of resorts and beaches here besides Samal. The criminals stole lots of other things besides jewelry.

Tips for using Besides “Besides” means in addition to; except for (someone or something) Besides Jenny, Monica will come too. We have lots of things in common besides music. Besides working as a doctor, he also writes novels in his spare time. I've got no family besides my parents.

Example Dialogue: Jonathan : Who will be attending the party besides Rick and Tom? Rim

: Jenna will be there too.

Jonathan : I guess we still have one more guest who’s not sure about it besides you.

DEFINITION: BESIDES: in addition to; except for (someone or something) Besides

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Confusing Words Lesson 29 | Beside or Besides PRACTICE

Answer beside or besides (in a correct form) to complete the sentences.

1 | I've got plenty of other things to do ________ talking to you.

2 | It would be an honor to sit ________ the actress.

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bags, she sells various pieces of jewelry.

4 | ________ the teacher, who will go with the kids?

5 | It’s so cute to see the dog sleeping ________ the cat.

6 | The folded curtains are placed ________ the table.

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full-time faculty members, the bargaining unit includes librarians and counselors.

8 | You should place a nice ornament ________ that empty table of yours.

9 | I have a boyfriend who takes care of me ________ my family.

10 | The full body mirror was placed ________ the door.

APPLICATION: Create your own sentences using beside or besides.

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Confusing Words Lesson 29 | Beside or Besides EXERCISE

Answer beside or besides (in a correct form) to complete the sentences.

(Levi and Ron are placing an order at a restaurant.)

Levi : I want to order dumplings ________ the chicken and soup.

Ron : What about dessert?

Levi : I’ll order it later. I think we can buy it at the other counter. It is ________ the window.

Ron : I see. They also have a separate counter for desserts ________ this one.

Levi : Oh! By the way, where is the comfort room?

?

Ron : It is ________ the stairs.

Levi : Thanks a bunch!

APPLICATION: Create your own dialogue using beside or besides with your teacher.

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