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Question

Fill in the blank with the appropriate past perfect tense:
She ________ a horse before that day. (not, ride)

A
rode
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B
had not been riding
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C
didn't ride
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D
had not ridden
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Solution

The correct option is B had not ridden
Option D is correct. The past perfect tense in a negative sentence usually follows the construction: had + not + [past participle]. The past participle of "ride" is "ridden" and the resulting answer is: had not ridden.

Option A is incorrect as it is in past simple. Moreover, it not in the negative.

Option B is incorrect as it is in past perfect continuous.

Option C is incorrect as it is in simple past.

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