Whether vs. That
Whether and that can be used to express alternatives. However, there is a distinction that we will discover in this lesson.
What Is Their Main Difference?
Parts of Speech
'Whether' and 'that' are conjunctions. They are used to connect clauses together.
We need to check
We need to check
Meaning
We can 'whether' and 'that' to express alternatives and conditions. Have a look:
I'm not sure
I know
As you can see in the examples above, 'whether' and 'that' can be used as conjunctions. However, 'that' is used when there is a certainty. In other words, when we are sure about a condition or alternative, we use 'that.' Conversely, 'whether' is used when there is doubt about the condition or alternative.
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