5- (Done) BESIDE vs. BESIDES / Learn the Difference between BESIDE and BESIDES

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Answer: B) The lamp is beside the sofa.

Explanation: Beside means “next to.” The other options are either incorrect grammar or use the wrong preposition.

Where is the lamp?

A) The lamp is besides the sofa.
B) The lamp is beside the sofa.
C) The lamp is behind the sofa.
D) The lamp is besides of the sofa.

Answer: B) besides

Explanation: Besides means “in addition to.” So this means: “Do you like any other drinks in addition to coffee?”

Do you like any other drinks _______ coffee?

A) beside
B) besides
C) next to
D) over

Answer: A) beside

Explanation: Beside = “next to.” It describes physical position or location.

My desk is _______ the window.

A) beside
B) besides
C) next
D) beside of

Answer: B) besides

Explanation: Besides here acts as a conjunction, meaning “moreover” or “another reason.”

I don’t want to go out tonight. I’m tired, and _______ it’s raining.

A) beside
B) besides
C) next
D) anyway

Answer: B) beside

Explanation: Beside is used for physical proximity — “next to me.”

There’s no one sitting _______ me on the bus.

A) besides
B) beside
C) next
D) between

Answer: B) Besides

Explanation: Besides studying means “in addition to studying.” It adds an extra activity or reason.

_______ studying, she also works part-time.

A) Beside
B) Besides
C) Next to
D) In addition

Answer: B) beside

Explanation: Beside = “next to.” The phrase “beside of” is incorrect.

He sat _______ his best friend during the concert.

A) besides
B) beside
C) beside of
D) near to

Answer: B) besides

Explanation: Besides gives another reason — “I’m full, and moreover, I don’t like sweets.”

I don’t want dessert. I’m full, and _______ I don’t like sweets.

A) beside
B) besides
C) beyond
D) over