In the following question, the sentence with two blanks is to be filled with appropriate words. Select the correct alternative out of the five and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Over the last ________ days, U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has been trying to allay fears that it ________ to raise interest rates notwithstanding conditions in the economy.
1
less, continues
2
much, can continued
3
few, will continue
4
little days, has continued
5
least, will continued