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  1. 03-Jul-2010, 01:16 #1
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    Default need help please

    "Camila, what are you doing with that spoon?"

    "I want to become the greatest cook that ever lived!"


    Now, should I just replace "that ever lived" with "to ever live?"
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    Quote Originally Posted by placidran View Post
    "Camila, what are you doing with that spoon?"

    "I want to become the greatest cook that ever lived!"


    Now, should I just replace "that ever lived" with "to ever live?"
    You could. I wouldn't say you should. They both convey the meaning.
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  3. 03-Jul-2010, 08:02 #3
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    Good answer.
  4. 04-Jul-2010, 09:21 #4
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    Default Re: need help please

    How about 'the greatest cook ever'?
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