WBCS.LIVE practice question

Use the right preposition. He deals __________ cosmetic goods.

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. of
  2. with
  3. in
  4. on

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: in

Explanation: The verb ‘deal’ takes different prepositions depending on its meaning: deal in ✅ → to trade or do business with something (He deals in cosmetic goods = He sells/trades cosmetics). deal with ❌ → to handle/manage something (e.g., She deals with problems calmly). deal of ❌ → used in ‘a great deal of’, not correct here. deal on ❌ → incorrect usage. ✔ Correct Sentence: He deals in cosmetic goods. ✅