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“To chose” or “to choose”: which is correct?

The short answer

The correct infinitive form is to choose.

Why people get it wrong

People often mistake the base form choose with the past tense chose due to phonetic similarities or misunderstanding of correct tense usage.

What kind of mistake it is

It is a verb form error.

Examples with to choose

  • I need to choose the right answer.
  • They want to choose a new leader.
  • She hopes to choose a career path soon.

Quick check

I need   the right answer.

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