Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make a grammatically correct sentence.

I'm short ______ funds at the moment so can I pay you back next week?

of

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank and make a grammatically correct sentence is:

☀ of

The sentence would read: "I'm short of funds at the moment, so can I pay you back next week?"

Explanation: The phrase "short of" is the correct idiom to use in this context. It means that there is a lack or shortage of funds. The other options don't fit the context:

• In: This doesn't convey the same idea as "short of funds."

• Off: This doesn't convey the same idea as "short of funds."

• At: This doesn't convey the same idea as "short of funds."