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English 1b3 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

If/Whether or not

I have asked if/whether or not I can finish a week early.

I believe if is technically only to be used with conditionals, meaning 'whether or not' above the correct option.

Can you confirm which option is correct?

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Top answer

Both are correct and have the same meaning. However, using whether or not (or just whether) in this instance is unnecessary. I would use if .

— Shupkay

  • Both are correct and have the same meaning.
  • However, using whether or not (or just whether) in this instance is unnecessary.
  • I would use if .
  • , She uses an umbrella whether or not it is raining.
  • The sentence reads awkwardly if or not is omitted.
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Both are correct and have the same meaning. However, using whether or not (or just whether) in this instance is unnecessary. I would use if.

Also, or not is needed only when you mean regardless of whether, e.g., She uses an umbrella whether or not it is raining. The sentence reads awkwardly if or not is omitted.
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