I'd like to add one more rule for modal usage in grammar:
When using modals, in this case "did", you always use the base form of the verb. The base form is the infinitive form or dictionary form; generally, think of the base form as the form of the verb without any additions (ie, like, happen, PICK).
Going on this rule, "did pick" is correct because we have an AUX + verb combination. To negate it, we simply add "not": "did not pick" = "didn't pick".
Now you try:
Modal + Verb
did + go or goes (did go = She didn't go to the store.)
will + stays or stay (will stay = The boys will stay with me tonight.)
can + balance or balanced (can balance = Both of my cats can balance on a ball.)
I hope this helps a bit more on how to use modals with verbs. There's more to modals than just this, of course. But the above should help! Good luck!