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Victo Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Whether ... (or not)

Do we have to include 'or not' when we use 'whether'? Should we just stick to 'whether'?


Examples:

Instead of:

"I am unsure whether I will pass this class or not"

"I am unsure whether or not I will pass this class."

Should we use:

"I am unsure whether I will pass the class."

Can we simply just remove 'or not' from this grammatical equation?

Thanks.
  

Top answer

victo Can we simply just remove 'or not' from this grammatical equation? You can. The sentences are equally correct with or without "or not".

— CalifJim

  • victo Can we simply just remove 'or not' from this grammatical equation?
  • You can.
  • The sentences are equally correct with or without "or not".
  • CJ
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victoCan we simply just remove 'or not' from this grammatical equation?
You can. The sentences are equally correct with or without "or not".

CJ
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Even if I say, "I wanted to know whether you wanted to go the movies"?

Thanks, CalifJim!Emotion: muscle
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victoEven if I say, "I wanted to know whether you wanted to go the movies"?
Even then. Yes. Emotion: smile
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