Beside vs. Besides

Beside vs. Besides

commonly confused words

beside

• means "next to"

• Example: Mikhaeel sat beside Sharbel on their way to school.

besides

• means "also" or "except"

• Example: Everyone besides Henry left early.

• Example: Besides, we already finished our homework.

Multiple Choice

Jazmin asked Cathleen to stand ___ her for a picture.

• beside

• besides

Multiple Choice

Martin went home; ___ he was done with his homework already.

• beside

• besides

Multiple Choice

Israel was excited to open the presents ___ his birthday cake.

• beside

• besides

Multiple Choice

___, Ricardo didn't study and still got an A!

• beside

• besides