Irregular verb
The verb to choose
choose → chose → chosen
B1Meaning: to decide which one you want · Type: irregular · Frequency: Top 100 English verbs
Key points to remember
- Present Simple:
I/you/we/they choose·he/she/it chooses - Past Simple:
chose - Past participle:
chosen(different from the Past Simple) - -ing form:
choosing
Conjugation of the verb to choose
Present Simple
| I | choose |
| You | choose |
| He / She / It | chooses |
| We | choose |
| You (pl.) | choose |
| They | choose |
Past Simple
| I | chose |
| You | chose |
| He / She / It | chose |
| We | chose |
| You (pl.) | chose |
| They | chose |
All the forms of the verb to choose
Present Simple
Full pagechoose / chooses
“I choose the red one.”
See the pagePresent Continuous
Full pageam / is / are choosing
“I am choosing a book right now.”
See the pagePast Simple
Full pagechose
“She chose the blue dress.”
See the pagePast Continuous
Full pagewas / were choosing
“I was choosing a book when the phone rang.”
See the pagePresent Perfect
Full pagehave / has chosen
“I have already chosen a book.”
See the pagePast Perfect
Full pagehad chosen
“She had already chosen a book when I arrived.”
See the pageFuture Simple
Full pagewill choose
“I will choose a book tomorrow.”
See the pageGoing to Future
Full pageam / is / are going to choose
“I'm going to choose a book this weekend.”
See the pageConditional (would)
Full pagewould choose
“I would choose a book if I had time.”
See the pageHow to use to choose
1. Choosing between options
- You can choose between red and blue.
- She chose to study English.
2. Choose to + infinitive
Choose to do something means to decide to do it.
- I chose to stay.
- He chooses not to drink.
Common mistakes to avoid
1. I have to make a choose ❌
Choose (with oo and s) is the verb. Choice (with c) is the noun. I have a choice to make. I choose to leave.
2. Choose between two things
You choose between two options: choose between A and B. For more than two, you can also say choose among or choose from: You can choose from three colours.
What's next?
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past simple of choose?+
The Past Simple of choose is chose. The past participle is chosen. Choose → chose → chosen.
What is the difference between choose and pick?+
Choose is a little more formal: you think about the decision. Pick is informal and quicker. I chose a career. Pick a card! Use choose for big decisions and pick for small ones.
What is the difference between choose and choice?+
Choose is the verb. Choice is the noun. I have to choose. I have a choice. People often mix them up when they write.
Is it I chose or I have chosen?+
I chose (Past Simple): a finished action in the past. I have chosen (Present Perfect): a decision that still matters now. I chose to leave. I have chosen my path.
Is it chose or choosed?+
Choose is irregular. Its Past Simple is chose and its past participle is chosen. Never choosed.
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