Fill in the blanks (X, Y) in the following sentences with the appropriate word/phrase given in the brackets : I. I spent X (less/the least) money on clothes in the whole family. II. The people who work the hardest make Y (a few/the fewest) mistakes. Identify the words/phrases and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. I—the least, II—the fewest ✓
- B. I—the least, II—a few
- C. I—less, II—a few
- D. I—less, II—the fewest
Correct Answer: A. I—the least, II—the fewest
Explanation
'The least' is the correct superlative for an uncountable noun (money) among a group. 'The fewest' is the correct superlative for a countable noun (mistakes) to show contrast with those who work the hardest.
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