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My concern is if vs My concern is whether

Both phrases are correct; however, they're used in slightly different contexts. 'My concern is if' is used when the concern is related to a specific condition or circumstance. On the other hand, 'my concern is whether' is used when the concern's related to a choice or decision.
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My concern is if

This phrase is correct and can be used when the concern is related to a specific condition or circumstance.

This phrase is used when expressing a concern about a particular condition or circumstance that may or may not happen.

Examples:

  • My concern is if the weather will hold up for the outdoor event.
  • Her concern is if she will be able to finish the project on time.
  • If Bernie Sanders is 74, why would anyone realistically vote for him? He's 74 years old. My concern is if I vote for him, what if he dies? UpdateCancel ...
  • 2 days ago ... My concern is, if she gets beat here and then becomes president, I think we got a really big problem… I think she'd see to it that Iowa was not ...
  • Nov 3, 2015 ... My concern is if i buy a windows single license @ another 16 quid as an upgrade on the 5 user at work and i leave the company then i lose ...
  • My concern is if I spin it too fast that it might cause separation of the reagents ( enzyme, primers, water) that may affect later results, but too slow and all the liquid ...

Alternatives:

  • my concern is whether
  • my concern is that
  • my concern is how
  • my concern is why
  • my concern is when

My concern is whether

This phrase is correct and is used when the concern is related to a choice or decision.

This phrase is used when expressing a concern about a choice or decision that needs to be made.

Examples:

  • My concern is whether to accept the job offer or not.
  • Her concern is whether to go on vacation this year or save the money.
  • My concern is not whether Trump really is a Christian, though I admit I have serious doubts. Rather, my concern is whether his stated views and beliefs line up ...
  • Dec 18, 2015 ... My concern is not whether Trump really is a Christian, though I admit I have serious doubts. Rather, my concern is whether his stated views and ...
  • Nov 25, 2015 ... ... that many people to fill their program? My concern is whether there are programs that simply mass interview everyone limiting my chances .
  • Q: I have a baby who is 5 months old. I delivered her by c-section. I accidentally got pregnant again and am about five weeks along. My concern is whether my ...

Alternatives:

  • my concern is if
  • my concern is that
  • my concern is how
  • my concern is why
  • my concern is when

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