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Oct 14 2008 11:53AM GMT

Writing for Business – besides or beside

Posted by: Margaret Rouse

Which is correct?

Look _________ the printer; the router is there.
a. beside
b. besides

Answer: a

Explanation:
Beside is a preposition referring to physical location. Besides is an adverb that means ‘additionally’.

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