infinitive choice · neutral
Whether + to + V
Used to express a choice about doing something (e.g., 'I can't decide whether to accept the offer').
Examples
“I couldn't decide whether to study abroad or stay at home.”
“The mayor must decide whether to approve the new development.”
“She asked whether to call the police immediately.”
Band 8 sentence
“Graduates often struggle to decide whether to pursue further study immediately or to gain work experience first.”
Collocations
- decide whether to + V
- consider whether to + V
Word family
Common mistakes
I don't know whether to I accept the job.→I don't know whether to accept the job.
She asked whether do we leave now.→She asked whether to leave now.
Say it for a higher band
5Should I + V? (question form)→6Whether + clause→7+Whether + to + V
Synonyms
decide if/decide whether
Easily confused
Whether or not + clause
“I can't decide whether or not I should accept the offer.”
If + clause (question)
“I wonder if I should accept the offer.”
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