“The parties are hosted by older men who wouldn’t drink alcohol when they were younger.”
(Notice the usage of the word “would” in this context)
Is the following sentence correct grammatically?
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Re: Is the following sentence correct grammatically?
Yes, it is correct, but on account of the multiple meanings of 'would' not felicitously phrased.
I would suggest instead: '...who DID not drink...'
I would suggest instead: '...who DID not drink...'