117. Whether and if
• Incorrect: We haven’t settled the question of if we should move to a new house.
• Correct: We haven’t settled the question of whether we should move to a new house.
Only whether is possible after a preposition.
• Incorrect: They can’t decide if to wait or leave.
• Correct: They can’t decide whether to wait or leave.
Only whether can be used before to-infinitives.
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