The blank is preceded by the infinitive marker 'to' and so the infinitive form of the verb must be used. This verb will display the action associated with the iconic moment that is being discussed in the sentence. The only verb that is in its infinitive form is 'replicate' and thus it must be used.
Hence, the correct answer is option e).
Endows - Provides with a quality, ability, or asset.
Hone - Refine or perfect (something) over a period of time.
Legimitise - validate.
Note:
Infinitive: The infinitive is the base form of a verb, often preceded by to.
Consider the sentences given below:
· To err is human. [as a noun, the infinitive 'to err' is the subject of the verb 'is']
· My father likes to cook. [as a noun, the infinitive 'to cook' is the object of the verb 'likes']
· To vote in elections is our right. [the infinitive 'to vote', like a noun, is the subject of the verb 'is', but, as a verb, it also takes an object (elections)]
· Radha went to the lake to fetch water. [the infinitive 'to fetch', like a noun, is the object of the verb 'went', but, like a verb, it also takes an object (water)]
· The above sentences illustrate various ways in which infinitives are used. It can both act as a noun and a verb.
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