Choose the most suitable preposition from the given options to fill in the blank in the following sentence:
____ being a teacher, he is also a musician.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
Correct Answer: Besides
Explanation
• Besides is a preposition meaning 'in addition to' or 'as well as'. The sentence conveys that along with being a teacher, he is also a musician.
• Beside means 'next to' or 'at the side of' (e.g., She sat beside me).
Quick Tip: Remember that 'Besides' has an extra 's' for 'something extra' (in addition to).