Multiple choice

Directions: In this question, a sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Choose the correct alternative out of the four given alternatives.

He sat _______ his wife.

  1. beside

  2. besides

  3. along

  4. above
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Explanation for option 1: 'beside' means 'next to'. Hence, this makes sense. Explanation for option 2: 'besides' means 'apart from' and this does not fit in this context. Hence, this is incorrect. Explanation for option 3: This is grammatically incorrect. Explanation for option 4: Preposition 'above' is used to denote things that are higher than a given level. Hence, this does not make any sense.

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