Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

I hear ……… your father is in America.

  1. whether

  2. but

  3. that

  4. then

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The conjunction 'that' is used to introduce a noun clause acting as the object of the verb 'hear'. It reports the information received. 'Whether' would imply doubt, which doesn't fit the declarative nature of the statement.