Spot the error:Norma put the button (A) unit besides(B) her on(C) the couch(D).
Correct answer: B. Besides
- A. Put the button
- B. Besides
- C. On
- D. Couch
Explanation
"It should be "beside". "Beside" means next to, which is correct here. "Besides" means in addition to, which does not fit the sentence.
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