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The present tense form of 'choose' is choose or chooses. Example: He chooses to eat healthy food. (He chooses to eat healthy food.)
Definition of “choose”
- to select or pick out from a number of alternatives
- to make a decision or come to a conclusion
- to prefer or decide in favor of
Tense sentence structure and examples:
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed
| Present Simple | choose |
| Present Continuous | choosing |
| Present Perfect | chosen |
Example
She chooses her words carefully.
Example
They choose their own path in life.
Example
I am choosing a new book to read.
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They are choosing the color scheme for their website.
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She has chosen a career that she loves.
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They have chosen a name for their baby.
choose Subject-Verb Agreement
Notes from a Native English Speaker
Subject-verb agreement means that a subject and its verb match. They’re either both plural or both singular. A singular subject takes a singular verb. - Example: The cat is sleeping. A plural subject takes a plural verb. - Example: The cats are sleeping.
| Singular First Person (I) | choose |
| Singular Second Person (You) | choose |
| Singular Third Person (He/She/It) | chooses |
| Plural (We/You/They) | choose |
Example
I choose what to wear every morning.
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You choose which movie to watch.
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He chooses his words carefully.
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She chooses her friends wisely.
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It chooses the best hiding spot.
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We choose our own destiny.
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You choose your own path.
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They choose their own adventure.
