yes, being is needed in both.

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> From:         SIRAISI Tomio[SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
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> Sent:         Tuesday, August 10, 1999 4:56 AM
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> Subject:      whether "being" is needed or not?
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> Dear everyone,
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> I would like to know whether "being" is needed in the following sentences.
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> 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.
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> In each pair, which is better? Are both sentences equally correct (and
> natural)?
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> SIRAISI Tomio
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