subordinating conjunction · academic
Whether or not + clause, clause
Used to say that something is true or will happen regardless of whether a condition is true or not.
Examples
“Whether or not the policy is popular, the government must decide based on evidence.”
“The company will proceed with the plan whether or not investors approve it.”
“Whether or not students have laptops, the school will provide alternative resources.”
Band 8 sentence
“Whether or not consumers currently prioritise sustainability, companies that invest in green practices will be better placed for future regulation.”
Collocations
- decide whether or not + clause
- regardless of whether or not + clause
Word family
Common mistakes
I don't know whether or not will I accept the offer.→I don't know whether or not I will accept the offer.
Whether or not he comes, we will cancel the meeting.→Whether he comes or not, we will cancel the meeting.
Say it for a higher band
5If + clause→6Whether + clause→7+Whether or not + clause, clause
Synonyms
regardless of whether
Easily confused
If + clause
“If it rains, we will cancel the picnic.”
Whether + to + V
“I can't decide whether to accept the scholarship.”
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