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.