Idx | 0441 |
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Keyword | beside |
Sub Entry Number | 1 |
Type of Sentence | ✗ |
Error Sentence | We went swimming in the river besides my house. |
Correct Sentence | We went swimming in the river beside my house. |
Cloze Error Sentence | We went swimming in the river [[besides]] my house. |
Cloze Sentence | We went swimming in the river [[beside]] my house. |
Cloze Answer | beside |
Choices | beside | besides |
Explanation | beside = next to: 'She walked over and sat down beside me.' besides = in addition to; also: 'Who did you invite besides Tom and Mary?' 'Besides tennis, what other games do you play?' 'I'm too old to apply for the job. Besides, it would mean moving house.' |
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