Besides vs. Beside

[Hitachi]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #218 "Confusing Words test (1)", question 4

......... that, they were also happy about the purchase of their new home.

(a) Beside
(b) Among
(c) Besides
(d) Between

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #218 "Confusing Words test (1)", answer 4

Besides that, they were also happy about the purchase of their new home.

Correct answer: (c) Besides

Your answer was: incorrect
Beside that, they were also happy about the purchase of their new home.
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Why should we adds to beside?

Hitachi

[Conchita]

Beside means 'at the side of': put the kettle beside the teapot.

What we need here, however, is besides, that is, 'other than' or 'also'.

[Pamela]

You may also say:

In addition to that,they were also happy about the purchase of their new home.