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https://pp-blog.paperpal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/pexels-andrea-piacquadio-3760607-scaled.jpg25601707There is a fine line when it comes to the usage of if vs. whether in academic writing. To understand the difference between the two words better, read this blog that explains it in detail.