Brevity is the soul __________ wit.
Question and options
Brevity is the soul __________ wit.
- with
- for
- of
- off
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C - of
The fixed expression from Shakespeare is "Brevity is the soul of wit", meaning that brevity is the essence of wit; "the soul of" something is its essential part. "Off" is a different word that is often confused with "of", and "with" and "for" do not combine with "the soul" in this sense.
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