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Answer:
Without the word “the” it sounds like john is kicking the sport itself not the ball. When using “the” its saying john is specifically kicking the ball
Explanation:
The battle had taken place at the battle hall as Grendel’s
mother took Beowulf there in which is owned by someone and that Grendel’s
mother inadvertently give Beowulf the advantage because the water that is
present in the battle hall didn’t hurt Beowulf.