Grammar Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Beside vs Besides Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 5-8 on beside vs besides. Students learn that beside means next to and besides means in addition to, fill in eight sentences, and answer four short questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
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Subject
Grammar
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Beside vs Besides, confused words
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
Beside means next to or at the side of, while besides means in addition to or also. This worksheet teaches the difference with the trick that the extra S in besides means something extra, with an illustration.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box explains the rule with two examples. Section A has eight fill-in sentences. Section B on page 2 has four short questions.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Prepositions and Commonly Confused Words worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and review the rule.
Fill in ‘beside’ or ‘besides’ in Section A on page 1.
Answer the four questions in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Prepositions Worksheet for more practice.
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Beside vs Besides Worksheet
A printable grammar worksheet for grades 5-8 on beside vs besides. Students learn that beside means next to and besides means in addition to, fill in eight sentences, and answer four short questions. An illustration and complete answer key are included.
More commonly confused words
Beside vs Besides is one worksheet in a series covering the word pairs students mix up most, from a and an in grade 2 to lay and lie in grade 9. Same format on every sheet: the rule, eight fill-in sentences, four short-answer questions, and a complete answer key. The whole set is also available as one printable pack.
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