weather weath-er [ weth -er] [Middle English; Old English w eder, German Wetter ] noun 1. state of atmosphere 2. strong wind or storm whether wheth-er [ hweth -er] [Middle English; Old English hw ether , Old Norse hvatharr ] conjunction 1. used to introduce two or more alternatives Which sentence uses whether correctly?
Answer
A
I only turn on the radio to catch the whether and traffic reports.
B
Strong whether can affect air, land, and sea travels.
C
It is time to find out whether Janey chose the truck or the sedan.
D
London, England, is known for its blustery and wet whether .
Explanation
“Whether” introduces alternatives or choices. In choice D, it connects the two possible vehicles Janey may have chosen: the truck or the sedan. The other sentences need “weather,” which refers to atmospheric conditions.
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