“Choose” vs. “Chose” – What’s the Difference?

Have you ever stared at a sentence and wondered whether you should write choose or chose? Don’t worry—you’re not the only one!

Today, Midoo AI will teach you the easiest way to tell them apart. By the end, you’ll know exactly which one to use, and we’ll give you 5 examples for each to make it crystal clear.

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Choose – Present or Future

Choose is used when you are making a decision now or will make it later.

Examples:

  1. I always choose coffee over tea.
  2. You can choose whichever seat you like.
  3. Let’s choose a game to play tonight.
  4. They will choose the winner tomorrow.
  5. I can’t choose what to wear right now.

👉 Tip: If the action is happening now or soon, use choose.

Chose – Past

Chose is the past tense of choose. Use it when the decision already happened.

Examples:

  1. Yesterday, I chose the blue shirt.
  2. She chose to stay home last night.
  3. We chose the restaurant together.
  4. He chose his words carefully in the meeting.
  5. They chose not to join the trip.

👉 Tip: If the action is already finished, use chose.

Quick Trick to Remember

  • Choose = two O’s → think of “soon” → use it for present or future.
  • Chose = one O → shorter → the choice is already over.

Example in one sentence:

  • Today, I choose salad, but yesterday, I chose pizza.

Common Mistakes

  • ❌ “I will chose later.”
    ✅ Correct: “I will choose later.”
  • ❌ “I choosed that one.”
    ✅ Correct: “I chose that one.FAQS

Q1: Is “choosed” ever correct?

No. “Choosed” is not a real word in English. The correct past tense of choose is chose.

Q2: What is the past participle of “choose”?

The past participle is chosen.

  • Example: “She has chosen the best option.”

Q3: Can “choose” be used in the past tense?

No. Choose is only for the present or future. For the past, always use chose.

Q4: What is the difference between “chose” and “chosen”?

  • Chose = simple past (e.g., Yesterday, I chose pizza).
  • Chosen = past participle, usually used with have/has/had (e.g., She has chosen wisely).

Q5: Is “choose” formal or informal?

Neither—it’s neutral. You can use choose and chose in everyday conversations, essays, or professional writing.

Final Tip from Midoo AI

If you’re ever unsure, just remember:

  • Choose = present or future.
  • Chose = past.

Keep this in mind, and you’ll never second-guess yourself again!