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she has chosen vs she chose

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'She has chosen' is in the present perfect tense, which indicates an action that started in the past and which has relevance to the present. 'She chose' is in the simple past tense, indicating an action that occurred and was completed in the past.
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Last updated: August 26, 2024

she has chosen

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the present perfect tense, indicating an action that started in the past and has relevance to the present.

Use 'she has chosen' when you want to emphasize that the action of choosing started in the past and has a connection to the present moment.

Examples:

  • She has chosen to pursue a career in medicine.
  • He has chosen to study abroad for a semester.

Alternatives:

  • She has made a choice
  • She has selected

she chose

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English. It is in the simple past tense, indicating an action that occurred and was completed in the past.

Use 'she chose' when you want to refer to a specific action of choosing that happened and was completed in the past.

Examples:

  • She chose the blue dress for the party.
  • They chose to go on a road trip last summer.

Alternatives:

  • She made a choice
  • She selected

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