[General] I am wondering if/whether he will come or not

[jiaruchan]

I am wondering if/whether he will come or not.

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It is said ' if ' is a misuse here. Only 'whether' is correct, for it is set for 'whether.... or not'. Is my understanding right? Thank you.

 

[mara_ce]

Is my understanding right? Yes, it is.

Look here, there are interesting explanations and tests.

Grammar Lesson - The difference between whether and if

 

[BobK]

I am wondering if/whether he will come or not.

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It is said ' if ' is a misuse here. Only 'whether' is correct, for it is set for 'whether.... or not'. Is my understanding right? Thank you.

Personally, I'd prefer 'I am wondering whether he will come' tout sec, but opinions, I know, differ. ;-)

b

 

[jiaruchan]

Look here, there are interesting explanations and tests.

Grammar Lesson - The difference between whether and if

Very helpful.