yes, being is needed in both.

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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
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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
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