Question

We must decide ________ to proceed today __________ postpone the event.

• A. whether – or
• B. rather – than
• C. not only – but also
• D. both – and

Answer 1

Answer:

A. whether – or

Whether … or is a correlative conjunction used to connect two alternatives or choices.

Basic structure

Whether + option 1 + or + option 2

Structure	Example
whether + verb + or + verb	We must decide whether to proceed or postpone.
whether + noun + or + noun	I don't know whether tea or coffee is better.
whether + clause + or + clause	Tell me whether you will come or you will stay.