inside vs side

[Mirko]

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #86 "Verbal Communication Skills", question 6

If you want to try and influence that political party it's best to become a member yourself and then you can argue from the ..........

(a) entrance
(b) beginning
(c) side
(d) inside

Business English Lesson, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #86 "Verbal Communication Skills", answer 6

If you want to try and influence that political party it's best to become a member yourself and then you can argue from the inside.

Correct answer: (d) inside
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is side correct?

Mirko

[Alan]

Hi,

'Side' would mean from a different angle. You need 'inside' here to show that you are in the party and are a member.

Alan
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