Multiple choice

One of my friends got some candy from the old man, but he _____ it.

  1. didn't eat

  2. didn't ate

  3. hadn't eaten

  4. hadn't aten

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A Correct answer
Explanation

The auxiliary verb 'did' takes the past tense, so the main verb must be in the base form 'eat'. Therefore, 'didn't eat' is the correct construction.