We had _____ applicants this year than we had last year.

1. less
2. fewer
3. little
4. small

Answer: fewer

Explanation: Countable Noun এর ক্ষেত্রে few, many ব্যবহৃত হয়।
যেমনঃ We had fewer applicants this year than we had last year.

Uncountable Noun এর ক্ষেত্রে little, less, much ব্যবহৃত হয়।
যেমনঃ There is little milk in the glass.