Question

Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space.
Could you lend me some money? I am very __________ of cash at the moment.

• A. down
• B. low
• C. short
• D. scarce

Answer 1

The correct option is C short

Option C is the correct answer because 'short' also mean not having enough of (something); lacking or deficient in.

Options A, B and D are incorrect because 'down' and 'low' means towards the bottom and 'scarce' means insufficient. These options may in some cases be considered synonymous to mean insufficient, however, in the given context none of these words can be used before the preposition 'of' as it would be grammatically incorrect.