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"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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placidran said:
"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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You could. I wouldn't say you should. They both convey the meaning.
 
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Good answer.
 
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How about 'the greatest cook ever'?
 
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