Few, The fewest, Less, The Least

___________ and ___________ customers are buying those products. (less, fewer)

They have the __________ new members compared to the other groups. (the least/ the fewest)

They have __________financial problems this year because their father found a new job that pays well. (fewer/ less)

He has __________ opportunities to find a job without a college degree. (less/ fewer)

During the week, we see the __________ students on Thursday. (the least/ the fewest)

We received the ___________ new applications this year compared to all the other years we have been in business. (the least/ the fewest)

Our teacher gave us __________ homework today than yesterday. (less/ fewer)

This recipe uses the __________ oil. (the fewest/ the least)

They made __________ money this year than last year. (less/ fewer)

Their company had the ___________ violations within their industry. (the least/ the fewest)

I’ve owned many good cars during my lifetime. This one has given me the ___________ trouble. (the least/ the fewest)

There were __________ men at the party than women. (fewer/ less)

There’s __________ daylight in the winter than in the summer. (fewer, less)