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Rule "the question whether (whether) etc."

This is one of many errors that LanguageTool can detect.

Description: the question whether (whether) etc.
Message: Consider shortening this phrase to just <suggestion>\3</suggestion>, or rephrase the sentence to avoid "\1 \2".
Category: Redundant Phrases (ID: REDUNDANCY)
Link: https://languagetool.org/insights/post/whether-vs-if/#when-to-use-%E2%80%9Cwhether%E2%80%9D
Incorrect sentences
that this rule can detect:
  • As to whether it is difficult, we are not concern.
    Correction suggestion: Whether
Correct sentences
for comparison:
  • Whether it is difficult is not our concern.
  • We are not concern whether it is difficult.
ID: WHETHER [6]
Version: 6.6-SNAPSHOT (2024-11-23 22:33:10 +0100)