Beside vs Besides

Which word is used to indicate physical proximity?

• beside

• far

• inside

• above

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

In which sentence is 'beside' used correctly? A) Besides the point, I don't have time for this. B) She sat beside her best friend at the concert. C) Besides the rain, the weather was perfect.

• B) She sat beside her best friend at the concert.

• A) Besides the point, I don't have time for this.

• C) Besides the rain, the weather was perfect.

• D) I put the book beside on the table.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

What does 'besides' mean in the following sentence? 'Besides studying, she also enjoys playing the piano.'

• similar to

• only

• opposite of

• in addition to

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Provide a sentence using 'beside' to indicate physical proximity.

• He stood beside the ocean and watched the waves.

• They sat beside the table and enjoyed their meal.

• She walked beside the street and admired the architecture.

• She sat beside me during the movie.

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Explain the difference between 'beside' and 'besides' in your own words.

• Beside is used to indicate a physical location next to something, while besides is used to indicate in addition to or apart from.

• Beside is used to indicate a large quantity, while besides is used to indicate a small quantity.

• Beside is used to indicate a feeling of loneliness, while besides is used to indicate a feeling of companionship.

• Beside is used to indicate a temporary situation, while besides is used to indicate a permanent situation.

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CCSS.L.1.1I

CCSS.L.K.1E

In the sentence 'I have no other choice besides to accept the offer', is 'besides' used correctly? Why or why not?

• Yes

• Maybe

• No

• Not sure

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

How is 'besides' used to indicate an additional point or reason in a sentence?

• Underneath

• Instead

• Opposite

• Besides

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

Identify the correct usage of 'besides' in the following sentence: A) Besides the fact that I was tired, I still went for a run. B) She sat beside her sister in the car. C) Besides the movie, there was nothing else to do.

• D) Besides the dog, there were no other animals in the park.

• E) I sat beside the fireplace to keep warm.

• F) Besides the book, there was nothing else to read.

• A

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CCSS.L.5.5C

Write a sentence using 'besides' to indicate an additional point or reason.

• Besides going to the store, I also need to take out the trash.

• Besides studying for the exam, I also need to finish my project.

• Besides watching TV, I also need to do my homework.

• Besides eating breakfast, I also need to brush my teeth.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.5.6

In what context would you use 'beside' instead of 'besides' in a sentence?

• When indicating 'in addition to'

• Beside

• When referring to a physical location

• When expressing a preference

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CCSS.L.5.5C