Question

Which word in the sentence helps you understand the meaning of the homograph dove in the sentence

it was a hot summer day when Kyle jumped off the diving board for the first time and dove into the pool

A) first
B) summer
C) poor
D) Hott

Answer 1

In the sentence "it was a hot summer day when Kyle jumped off the diving board for the first time and dove into the pool," the word that helps you understand the meaning of the homograph "dove" is **A) first.**

This is because "first time" implies an action that is being performed in the past tense, which in this context indicates that "dove" is the past tense of "dive."

(Note: "dove" in this context refers to the action of jumping into the water headfirst, not the bird.)