D. We use negative questions especially to show surprise. (e.g. Didn't you hear the doorbell? I ring it three times.) or when you expect the listener to agree with us. (e.g. Haven't we met somewhere before?' 'Yes, I think we have.')
a. the meaning of yes and no in answers to negative questions. (e.g. Don't you want to go to the party? Yes. (Yes, I want to go) No. (= No. I don't want to go)
b. the word order in negative questions beginning Why ... ? (e.g. Why don't we go out for a meal tonight? (not Why we don't go))
c. Where has Tom gone? Do you know where Tome has gone? (not Do you know where has Tome gone?) (e.g. What time is it? Do you know what time it is?)
d. We say: What time does the film begin? but Do you know what time the film begin? (not does the film begin)
e. use if or whether there is no other question word (what, why etc.) (e.g. Did anyone see you? but Do you if anyone saw you? or ~ whether anyone saw you?)
f. direct: The police officer said to us. 'Where are you going?' Reported: The police officer asked us where we were going?
g. In reported speech the verb usually changes to the past (were, closed etc.) (e.g. Are you willing to travel? She asked if (or whether) I was willing to travel.)
Idiom 365
Wouldn't be caught dead: would never like to do something
Example: I wouldn't be caught dead eating this food. Its smell and taste are very similar.