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Our sir teaches Mathematics . . . . . . English.

A. across

B. besides

C. beside

D. both

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

1. Option A: across
Across means from one side to the other.
It does not fit the context of teaching two subjects.

2. Option B: besides
Besides means in addition to.
This is the correct option because it indicates that English is another subject taught in addition to Mathematics.

3. Option C: beside
Beside means next to or by the side of.
It does not fit the context of teaching subjects.

4. Option D: both
Both is a pronoun indicating two things.
However, it requires a conjunction like and to make the sentence grammatically correct (e.g., "Our sir teaches both Mathematics and English").
Since the question is looking for a preposition, this option is incorrect.

Therefore, the best option is B: besides, as it accurately conveys that the teacher teaches English in addition to Mathematics.

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Comments ( 10 )

  1. Vishal Sharma
    Vishal Sharma :
    2 months ago

    In given options, option C is mentioned as right option but in answer discussion option B is mentioned.

  2. Amit Kurmi
    Amit Kurmi :
    2 months ago

    The option is incorrect as compare to explanation

  3. Yogesh Surjha
    Yogesh Surjha :
    4 months ago

    your explanation is wrong, option c (besides) is correct.

  4. Jahangir Soomro
    Jahangir Soomro :
    6 months ago

    it would be "besides"

    Across typically refers to "on the other side of something" or "from one side to the other." It is used for spatial or geographical contexts, e.g., "He lives across the street."
    In your sentence:
    "Our sir teaches mathematics besides English."
    It means the teacher teaches both subjects, making besides (meaning "in addition to") the most appropriate choice.

    If you use across, it might sound like the teacher is somehow teaching mathematics on one side and English on the other side of something, which doesn't make sense here.

  5. Marufa Sultana
    Marufa Sultana :
    6 months ago

    The correct answer is B. Besides. So, the sentence would be: "Our sir teaches Mathematics besides English."
    Using "across" wouldn't fit in this context. "Across" generally refers to movement or position from one side to another or spanning over a range or area, like "across the street" or "across the country."

  6. Aakashi SAXENA
    Aakashi SAXENA :
    7 months ago

    The answer has to be "Besides".

  7. Priyanka Meshram
    Priyanka Meshram :
    12 months ago

    Both hona chahiye tha

  8. Sourav Mondal
    Sourav Mondal :
    4 years ago

    WBPSC 2021

  9. Ashvni Mishra
    Ashvni Mishra :
    4 years ago

    Kese besides hoga sir

  10. Ashvni Mishra
    Ashvni Mishra :
    4 years ago

    Kese

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