The husband and wife stood . . . . . . . each other as they shook hands with the guests. A. beside B. with C. at D. besides

The correct answer is: A. beside

The husband and wife stood beside each other as they shook hands with the guests. This is because the word “beside” means “next to” or “at the side of.” In this case, the husband and wife were standing next to each other as they shook hands with the guests.

The other options are not correct because they do not mean “next to” or “at the side of.” The word “with” means “together with” or “in the company of.” The word “at” means “in a particular place” or “toward.” The word “besides” means “in addition to” or “apart from.”

Here are some examples of how the word “beside” can be used in a sentence:

• The two friends sat beside each other on the bench.
• The vase of flowers was placed beside the bed.
• The dog lay beside its owner on the floor.