Question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word from the options given below: “It is really difficult to deal _____ those people who do not want to listen to others.”

• A. at
• B. about
• C. after
• D. with

Hint:

Remember: \[ \text{deal with a problem} \] \[ \text{deal with a person} \] The preposition used with “deal” is almost always “with”.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Concept: Certain verbs require specific prepositions. The verb deal is commonly followed by the preposition with when referring to handling people, situations, or problems.

Step 1: Recall the standard expression.
\[ \text{deal with somebody} \] means \[ \text{handle or manage somebody} \]

Step 2: Apply it to the sentence.
It is really difficult to deal with those people who do not want to listen to others.

Step 3: Eliminate incorrect options.

• deal at --- incorrect
• deal about --- incorrect
• deal after --- incorrect
• deal with --- correct expression Hence, \[ {\text{Option (D)}} \]