Multiple choice softskills communication

I sit _____ John in class.

  1. besides

  2. beside

  3. none of the above

  4. 1 or 2 any is correct
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Beside' is a preposition meaning 'next to' or 'at the side of,' which is correct here. 'Besides' is a preposition or adverb meaning 'in addition to' or 'except for.' The sentence 'I sit beside John' means sitting next to him.

AI explanation

To answer this question, you need to understand the difference between "besides" and "beside".

Option A) besides - This option is incorrect because "besides" means "in addition to" or "apart from", and it does not convey the meaning of sitting next to someone.

Option B) beside - This option is correct because "beside" means "next to" or "at the side of", which accurately describes sitting next to someone in class.

Option C) none of the above - This option is incorrect because Option B is the correct answer.

Option D) 1 or 2 any is correct - This option is incorrect because only Option B is the correct answer.

The correct answer is Option B) beside. This option is correct because it accurately describes sitting next to someone in class.

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