Anonymous  +  947877 Tue, 20 Oct 09 07:59 AM I am an english teacher in a state high school in Turkey.I have come face to face with a question about whether.It was a close test.and in fill in the gaps part it says :this reached so terrifying a peak that, from then on, the major powers tried to prevent local conflicts from turning into major international wars which might threathen the well-being of humankind.. this has been realised is highly debatable today. my answer was  that to ........... part.but it says whether.actually I don't understand why we used there whether. If you help me with my problem I will be pleased see you later. Anonymous Universities, Sentences, Countries, United Kingdom, Great Britain, Students, Schools, Languages

	Avangi  +  947942 Tue, 20 Oct 09 09:54 AM It works if you have a full stop after "humankind."  What follows is a new sentence, expressing a new thought. Whether it will rain tonight is questionable. Whether (or not) she stole the money is unknown. John said Mary stole the money.  Whether this is true is highly speculative. We were hoping to win the hearts and minds of the people.  Whether this has happened is arguable. Avangi Joined on Mon, Nov 19 2007 Veteran Member 8,180 ". . . le plaisir delicieux et toujours nouveau d'une occupation inutile." - Henri de Regnier Sentences