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In the context of economic convergence, countries that are linked by trade are expected to see their standards of living converge over time.

‘Get on’ means to have good relationship. Hence, it gives meaning to the sentence.

Option 4 means to cancel. Hence, it perfectly fits the context.

It means to be attractive or interesting. Hence, it fits the context.

‘Drop off’ means to fall asleep. Hence, it is makes sense here.

The phrase introduced by as well as or along with modifies the earlier word (manager in this case). Moreover, it being a present indefinite tense, first form of the verb with ‘s’ is required.

The subject 'each' is singular and the sentence is in present tense.

The phrase introduced by as well as or along with modifies the earlier word (students in this case).

The subject (nobody) is singular, hence first form of verb with 's' is required here.

‘Grisly’ means 'horrific', hence it is suitable as per the context. Grizzly means greyish. Gristly means resembling or containing gristle.

Dissent means difference of sentiment or opinion. Hence, it suits the context. Decent means kind or generous. Descent means the act, process, or fact of moving from a higher to a lower position.

Palate means 'roof of mouth', hence it fits the context. Palette means a thin and usually oval or oblong board or tablet with a thumb hole at one end, used by painters for holding and mixing colours. Pallet means a small or makeshift bed. Pellet is a small, rounded or spherical body, as of food or medicine.

The definite article 'the' is used because the phrase 'in front of you' identifies a specific woman. 'A' or 'any' would imply an indefinite or non-specific person.

The correct auxiliary verb construction for the first person singular in the present tense is 'do not' or the contraction 'don't'.