When to use "whether" and "if"?

Ndjaleka · #1 (permalink) Fri Nov 14, 2008 14:04 pm *When to use "whether" and "if"?*

Could you please tell when to use ;whether and if?

Mister Micawber · #2 (permalink) Sat Nov 15, 2008 3:09 am *When to use "whether" and "if"?*

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Usually you can use either, except for conditional sentences:

I don't know if/whether I want to see that movie again.
I'll take you to the movie if (NOT 'whether') you buy your own popcorn.
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Sitifan · #3 (permalink) Sat Nov 15, 2008 3:26 am *When to use "whether" and "if"?*

Whether (NOT "if") it rains or not, I will go picnicking tomorrow.
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