In the given context, 'select' is correct. There is a difference, but the incorrect use of 'selected' is widespread, so much so that many believe both are correct, some even think 'selected' is correct.
What is the difference between “elected” and “selected”? When something is selected there is only one determinate factor and that is "choice". When something is elected there is more than...
0 I want to say that my paper was selected from a bunch of others, to emphasize that my paper was impressive. How do I say that in a correct way and without using too many words? What I have so far: I was interviewed to discuss the findings of my paper, which was selected out of all/among/from all the other reports...
word choice - Selected among, out of, from, or from between? - English ...
In my mind, the term pre-selected, aside from its implicit implying that the selection process is a multistage one, gently stresses that the selection in the first round is not a definitive result, while if the term selection is used instead any act of selection is definitive and irreversible.
logic - Is there a difference between "being selected" and "being pre ...
The sentence is: "Dreams were selected for during evolution to help us survive." When I was translating it, I couldn't understand the use of 'for' here. Would the sentence mean the same without it?
meaning - What does "selected for" mean in this sentence? - English ...
"Is selected" describes the state he is in. "Selected" can be an adjective, so that is grammatical but it's not very idiomatic. "He is short-listed for the job" would be fine, though. "Was selected" for a job is a completed action, which again is grammatical, but seems to invite the idea that something has happened since. "He was selected for a job but they withdrew the offer when they ...