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Which one is correct, are both possible?Dr. Mukins decided that we not do this project anymore.Dr. Mukins decided that we don't do this project anymore.

Philip · Accepted Answer

He decided that we won't (will not) do...Neither of the originals is good.

Anonymous · Answer

PhilipHe decided that we won't (will not) do...Neither of the originals is good.

Thanks, teacher. That sounds much better.

Just curious, is either of the originals grammatically correct maybe but not good?

Philip · Answer

They don't work grammatically. By the way, in my own personal style: if I say something "isn't good" - don't use it.

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Anonymous · Answer

PhilipThey don't work grammatically. By the way, in my own personal style: if I say something "isn't good" - don't use it.

Got it and of course, I will not use it.

Thanks, teacher.

Would these alternatives also be possible since they relate to your suggestion:

Dr. Mukins decided that we 'will not be doing' this project anymore.
Dr. Mukins decided that we 'are not doing' this project anymore.

PhilipYou might, by the way, register with a user name so we can get to know you, as well.

I already have a user name but I did not use it because I was using my phone.

Many thanks again.

Philip · Answer

will not be doing works; are not doing is possible, but awkward in most circumstances.

Anonymous · Answer

Philip are not doing is possible, but awkward in most circumstances.

I see. Can it be used for future situations, because I have seen a lot of people use it for that?

Lately, what about 'are not going to do', is it possible but awkward or normal?

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