A Word, Please: Whether you use 'if' or 'whether' depends on context
A nonsensical grammar "rule" has developed around "if" and "whether," but as June Casagrande explains, you can use either as long as it makes sense.
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A nonsensical grammar "rule" has developed around "if" and "whether," but as June Casagrande explains, you can use either as long as it makes sense.
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