Dear everyone, I would like to know whether "being" is needed in the following sentences. 1. Besides being a good teacher, she is a great scholar. 1'. Besides a good teacher, she is a great scholar. 2. In addition to being a good teacher, she is a great scholar. 2'. In addition to a good teacher, she is a good scholar. In each pair, which is better? Are both sentences equally correct (and natural)? Thanks in advance. SIRAISI Tomio [log in to unmask]