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and decide what to do

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Are these sentences correct:

1) This is a method we have to study, and decide what we want to do.
2) This is a method we have to study, and decide how to proceed.

3) This is a method we have to study, and decide if we want to use.

4) This is a method we have to study, and decide if we want to use it.

Would a 'then' before 'decide' help things?

I am not sure one can use an 'and' in this manner is a clause postmodifying a noun, but maybe the sentences work informally.

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Re: and decide what to do

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None of the sentences, either with or without 'then', is acceptable for formal use.

-->This is a method (that) we have to study, and regarding which we have to decide whether we want to use it.
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