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Why "to chose" is never the right choice

Reviewed and edited by

Lloyd Cooper 29/09/2024, 18:49

English.me team member

What kind of error is it?

To chose or to choose. What's correct?

It is a verb form error.

Why do people make this mistake?

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

What is correct?

The correct infinitive form is "to choose".

Examples of correct usage

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

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