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should be chose
Grammar usage guide and real-world examplesUSAGE SUMMARY
The phrase "should be chose" is not correct in English.
Did you mean "should be chosen"? If this is the case, you can use it when indicating that something is the appropriate option or selection in a given context. Example: "The candidate who best fits the job requirements should be chosen for the position."
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Science
News & Media
Alternative expressions(18)
ought to be selected
must be picked
should be chosen
needs to be selected
should be preferred
should be favored
should be designated
needs to be adopted
should be embraced
should be opted
should be select
should be selected
should be choose
should be picked
should be exercised
should be checked
should be closed
should be choosing
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Exact Expressions
3 human-written examples
Patrik Ervell, a real talent who is not as recognized as he should be, chose this season to expand his horizons with dresses.
News & Media
According to Theorem 1, the demodulation order β, in the receiver, should be chose as 0.5.
Assume ( A T A ) − 1 is existed, the product D A T A D is without restrictions in (10), we can deduced that sometimes D should be chose close to ( A T A ) − 1 / 2 as more as possible.
Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources
Similar Expressions
55 human-written examples
Words should be chosen carefully.
News & Media
A search firm should be chosen next month.
News & Media
But they disagree about how that person should be chosen.
News & Media
If there are two bids which are identical, I think the Polish bid should be chosen".
News & Media
It's always a bit of a puzzle why one [rock] should be chosen over another.
News & Media
The leaders of Zimbabwe should be chosen only by Zimbabweans, through the ballot box.
News & Media
"On that basis, partners should be chosen very carefully," Sevitt says.
News & Media
The last should be chosen only by diners with asbestos-lined mouths.
News & Media
Expert writing Tips
Best practice
Always use the correct past participle form, "chosen", with the auxiliary verb "should be" to ensure grammatical accuracy. For example, "The best option should be chosen."
Common error
Avoid using the past tense form "chose" after "should be". The correct form is the past participle "chosen". Remember, "should be chose" is grammatically incorrect.
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Linguistic Context
The phrase "should be chose" is an incorrect attempt to form a passive construction expressing necessity or recommendation. The correct form is "should be chosen". Ludwig AI identifies this as a grammatical error.
Frequent in
Science
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News & Media
33%
Formal & Business
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Wiki
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Ludwig's WRAP-UP
The phrase "should be chose" is grammatically incorrect. As Ludwig AI points out, the correct form is "should be chosen". While a few examples exist, mainly in scientific contexts, they are likely due to errors. The intended meaning is to express that something ought to be selected. When writing, ensure you use the past participle "chosen" and not the past tense "chose" to maintain grammatical accuracy and clarity.
More alternative expressions(6)
Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:
should be chosen
Uses the correct passive voice form of 'choose'.
ought to be selected
Replaces "should" with "ought to" and "chose" with the passive form of "select".
must be picked
Emphasizes necessity by using "must" and replaces "chose" with "picked".
needs to be selected
Indicates a requirement for selection.
should be preferred
Focuses on preference rather than selection.
should be favored
Highlights the idea of giving preferential treatment.
should be designated
Implies a formal assignment or selection.
should be assigned
Focuses on the action of assigning something.
needs to be adopted
Indicates a necessity for acceptance or implementation.
should be embraced
Suggests a welcoming acceptance.
FAQs
What's the correct way to use "should be chose" in a sentence?
The phrase "should be chose" is grammatically incorrect. The correct phrasing is "should be chosen", which uses the past participle of the verb "choose".
What does "should be chosen" mean?
The phrase "should be chosen" indicates that something is the appropriate option or selection in a given context. It expresses a recommendation or necessity for a particular choice to be made.
Are there alternatives to "should be chosen"?
Yes, you can use alternatives like "ought to be selected", "must be picked", or "needs to be selected" depending on the nuance you want to convey.
How can I remember the difference between "chose" and "chosen"?
"Chose" is the past tense form of "choose", used to describe an action that happened in the past (e.g., "I chose the red dress"). "Chosen" is the past participle, used with auxiliary verbs like "be" or "have" to form passive voice or perfect tenses (e.g., "The winner should be chosen fairly" or "I have chosen my career path").
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Table of contents
Usage summary
Human-verified examples
Expert writing tips
Linguistic context
Ludwig's wrap-up
Alternative expressions
FAQs
Source & Trust
87%
Authority and reliability
2.8/5
Expert rating
Real-world application tested