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When to use "whether" and "if"?



 
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When to use "whether" and "if"? #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?
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When to use "whether" and "if"? #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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When to use "whether" and "if"? #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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