Correct Use of “If”

rogersgeorge on October 14th, 2021

Use “if” when you set a condition for something; use “whether” when you give someone a choice. “Whether” implies “or not.” So when recruiters say “tell me if you’re interested,” you don’t have to reply if you aren’t interested. If they say “Tell me whether you’re interested,” they want you to actually tell them yes or no.

These kids understand this.

FoxTrot Classics Comic Strip for September 23, 2021
https://www.gocomics.com/foxtrotclassics/2021/09/23

‘Nuff said.

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