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    If / Whether

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    If / Whether
    Message from gabrielmachads posted on 11-12-2015 at 05:51:00 (D | E | F)
    Hello! How are you?!
    I have a question for you: When can I use 'if' and 'whether' in sentences ?!
    These two words are similar, therefore I don't know when I should use these two words.
    I hope that you can help me.
    Thank you.


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    Edited by lucile83 on 11-12-2015 08:54



    Re: If / Whether from lucile83, posted on 11-12-2015 at 10:13:48 (D | E)
    Hello,

    If is used in a conditional sentence:
    I will buy that dress if I have enough money
    I will go out if it doesn't rain

    Whether is used when there is an alternative, an option, yes or no, there's a doubt:
    I don't know whether she is coming
    I am wondering whether I'll meet him next week



    Re: If / Whether from lemagemasque, posted on 11-12-2015 at 19:46:51 (D | E)
    Hello!
    Whether is more formal so if can replace whether most times.
    However, we do not use "if" with sentences like "Whether he be rich or not, I don't care".
    Some results from the site about whether Link

    See you!




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