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Negative questions: meaning, tone, and word order

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Put the negative auxiliary before the subject: Don't you agree? or Isn't the train due soon? Use a negative question when you expect a particular answer or want to show a reaction. A plain question is usually more neutral.

Didn't you receive the schedule yesterday?
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