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Boys who like girls vs Boys that like girls

Both "boys who like girls" and "boys that like girls" are correct phrases and commonly used in English. The choice between "who" and "that" is down to personal preference or style, as both are acceptable in this context.
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Last updated: May 29, 2024

Boys who like girls

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to refer to boys who have an interest in girls. The relative pronoun "who" is used to introduce a defining relative clause.

Examples:

  • I know some boys who like girls.
  • The boys who like girls are going to the party.

Boys that like girls

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to refer to boys who have an interest in girls. The relative pronoun "that" can be used interchangeably with "who" in this context.

Examples:

  • He is one of the boys that like girls.
  • The boys that like girls are in the same class.

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