yes, being is needed in both. > ---------- > From: SIRAISI Tomio[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Reply To: Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 1999 4:56 AM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: whether "being" is needed or not? > > 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] >