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What is the object of the preposition in the following sentence?

As Derek washed the windows, Jill worked beside him.

him

windows

Derek

Jill

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“Beside” is the preposition and “him” would be the object of the preposition. Ask yourself this question when finding the object of the preposition. Where is Jill working? Beside HIM.
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