The answer is A. The detective searched the area following the robbery. The definite article "the" is one of the most important words used frequently in English. It is normally used in front of a noun. In this case, the noun is the word Detective. A definite article can be used in various circumstances, e.g. in front of adjectives or collective nouns just to name a few. Therefore, the definite article is used when someone knows what he/she is referring to.
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<span>What was the purpose of court ceremonies such as the levée?
The purpose of court ceremonies such as the </span>levée was merely to keep nobles attentive.
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In the 1400s, European explorers benefited from "improvements in map-making skills," since these allowed for greater location accuracy. GPS and steam ships would not be invented for quite some time.
