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Verb forms of choose

choose (“to choose”) is a English verb. It is irregular: some of its forms don't follow the default pattern.

The forms of choose

The core forms of choose are: third person chooses, present participle choosing, past simple chose, past participle chosen. Because it is irregular, at least one of these is not what the regular rule would predict.

choose in a sentence

In a sentence, choose looks like this: He always chooses the window seat.. The example shows the context the form turns up in.

Tenses and CEFR levels

This page lists 4 tenses and moods of choose, grouped by CEFR level. The third person (A1) is free to practise in Verboteca; Premium opens every tense and mood up to the advanced levels.

FAQ

What does “choose” mean in English?

choose means “to choose”.

Is choose regular or irregular?

choose is an irregular English verb: some of its forms don't follow the regular pattern.

Conjugation tables

A1 — Beginner

third personrules and examples

chooses
He always chooses the window seat.

present participlerules and examples

choosing
She is choosing a present for her mother.

A2 — Elementary

past simplerules and examples

chose
We chose the cheaper option.

past participlerules and examples

chosen
They have chosen a name for the baby.

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