David's mother nervously watched as her young son

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David's mother nervously watched as her young son ..... into the swimming pool for the first time. (*) dive (*) dove (*) diving

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As her young son dive into

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I’m not sure about the answer. maybe dove is correct.

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Yes, you need to simple past (dove into).

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UK English would have ‘dived’.

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