Brevity is the soul __________ wit. Option 1: with Option 2: for Option 3: of Option 4: off

The correct phrase is 'Brevity is the soul of wit', a famous line from Shakespeare's play. 'Of' is the correct preposition to use here, indicating possession. 'With', 'for', and 'off' do not fit contextually.

Grammar > Parts of Speech

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Brevity is the soul __________ wit.

with

for

off

✅ Correct Option: 3

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