THE GUY ASKED HIS GIRL FRIEND IF / WHETHER SHE HAD EVER READ THAT...
31. The guy asked his girl friend if / whether she had ever read that romantic novel.
Or: The guy asked if / whether his girl friend had ever read that romantic novel.
31. The guy asked his girl friend if / whether she had ever read that romantic novel.
Or: The guy asked if / whether his girl friend had ever read that romantic novel.