Which answer corrects the shift in verb tense in the sentence?

After Julia rode her bicycle three blocks, the tire goes flat.

A.
After Julia rode her bicycle three blocks, the tire had gone flat.

B.
After Julia is riding her bicycle three blocks, the tire goes flat.

C.
After Julia rode her bicycle three blocks, the tire went flat.

D.
After Julia will ride her bicycle three blocks, the tire goes flat.

Question

Which answer corrects the shift in verb tense in the sentence? 

After Julia rode her bicycle three blocks, the tire goes flat.
 
 A.
After Julia rode her bicycle three blocks, the tire had gone flat.
 
 B.
After Julia is riding her bicycle three blocks, the tire goes flat.
 
 C.
After Julia rode her bicycle three blocks, the tire went flat.
 
 D.
After Julia will ride her bicycle three blocks, the tire goes flat.

matthew120 · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

A. because rode is past tense so that's why it says had gone