110 + Interrogative Sentences For Better English!

Today we will take a look at more than 110 examples of interrogative sentences to practice our grammar and conversational skills. To further increase our familiarity with this structure, we’ll also try a interrogative quiz and look at a paragraph, which may be useful inspiration if you have any current writing projects!

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Interrogative Sentences

Here is the first set of interrogative sentences. Read and repeat them all to become familiar with how to say them!

What time does the meeting start?
Where did you put my book?
How are you feeling today?
Why did you choose that movie?
When is your birthday?
Who is your favorite musician?
Which flavor of ice cream do you like best?
Can you help me with my homework?
Do you enjoy reading fiction?
Is it going to rain today?

What did you eat for breakfast?
Where is the nearest coffee shop?
How long will the concert last?
Why are you interested in that topic?
When did you learn to play the piano?
Who was your favorite teacher?
Which sport do you prefer?
Can you tell me a joke?
Do you have any plans for the weekend?
Is this seat taken?
How did you hear about this event?
What’s your favorite way to relax?
Why do you like that book?
Where do you want to travel next?
When do you usually go to bed?

What are interrogative sentences?

Before we continue, let us look in a bit more depth at the meaning of interrogative sentence:

Interrogative sentences are questions that seek information. They are essential in conversation and writing for gathering details or clarifying ideas. These sentences typically start with words like who, what, where, when, why, or how. Interrogative sentences usually end with a question mark. For example, “What time is it?” shows curiosity about the current time. These sentences can be direct or indirect, depending on the context. Understanding interrogative sentences is crucial for effective communication and engaging discussions. Making questions is one of the key things to get comfortable with when learning English.

Interrogative Sentences: Set 2

Here is the next lot of interrogative sentences. Keep reading and repeating, you’re doing great!

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What is your dream job?
Where do you see yourself in five years?
How did you celebrate your last birthday?
Why did you choose that university?
When do you plan to graduate?
Who is your favorite author?
Which movie do you want to watch?
Can you explain that concept to me?
Do you believe in ghosts?
Is this the right train to downtown?
What hobbies do you enjoy?
Where did you grow up?
How often do you exercise?
Why is this topic important?
When can we go on holiday again?
Who inspires you the most?
Which restaurant do you recommend?
Can you play any musical instruments?
Do you like to cook?
Is it easy to learn a new language?
How many books do you read in a year?
What’s your favorite season?
Where do you usually buy your groceries?
When did you start this project?
Who would you like to have dinner with?

10 interrogative sentences

Here are another 10 examples of interrogative sentences:

What do you think about that idea?
Where is your favorite travel destination?
How long have you lived in this city?
Why do you like that song?
When do you usually eat lunch?
Who taught you how to play sports?
Which book has influenced you the most?
Can you tell me about your family?
Do you think technology is helpful?
Is it easy to stay motivated when learning English?

20 Examples of Interrogative Sentences

Here you will find another 20 examples of interrogative sentences.

What’s the weather like today?
Where can I find a good book?
How do you stay organized?
Why did you pick that color?
When does the store close?
Who is your best friend?
Which app do you use the most?
Can you recommend a good movie?
Do you remember your first day at school?
Is it hard to make new friends?
What kind of music do you like?
Where is your favorite place to relax?
How did you learn to ride a bike?
Why do you enjoy that sport?
When did you last go on vacation?
Who taught you how to cook?
Which festival do you look forward to the most?
Can you give me directions?
Do you think it will snow this year?
Is it true that you’re moving?

20 Interrogative Sentences for Conversation Practice

What are your goals for this year?
Where did you last go shopping?
How do you like your coffee?
Why did you choose that topic for your presentation?
When is your favorite time of year?
Who is the funniest person you know?
Which skills do you want to improve?
Can you describe your perfect day?
Do you have any pets?
Is it better to travel alone or with friends?
What was the last concert you attended?
Where do you keep your important documents?
How do you handle stress?
Why did you start that hobby?
When do you feel most productive?
Who is your role model?
Which social media platform do you prefer?
Can you share a memorable experience?
Do you believe in luck?
Is it important to stay informed about current events?

Interrogative sentence examples with answers

Here are some more interrogative sentence examples with answers – practice by reading them out loud.

Interrogative Sentence	Answer
What is your favorite color?	My favorite color is blue.
Where do you live?	I live in a small town.
When does school start?	School starts in September.
What is your favorite place?	My favorite place is the park.
Why do you like reading?	I like reading because it’s fun.
How often do you play sports?	I play sports every weekend.
Which subject do you enjoy the most?	I enjoy math the most.
Can you help me with this homework?	Yes, I can help you. Please show me.
Are you going to the party tonight?	No, I’m not going.
Did you finish your project?	Yes, I finished it yesterday.

After finishing these interrogative sentence examples & answers, it might be a good idea to practice giving more details in the answers, to further extend the conversations.

Interrogative Sentence Paragraph

Here is a fictional paragraph that uses interrogative sentences. How many can you spot?

Samantha stood at the crossroads, unsure of which path to take. “Where will each road lead?” she wondered. “What if I choose the wrong one?” As she gazed into the distance, questions raced through her mind. “How do I know which way is best?” The sun began to set, casting a warm glow over the landscape. “When will I find the courage to decide?” she thought. With a deep breath, she finally stepped forward, ready to embrace whatever lay ahead.

Interrogative Sentence Grammar Quiz: Fill in the Blanks

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An interrogative sentence ends with a __.
Interrogative sentences are used to ask __.
An example of an interrogative sentence is: “What __ you want to eat?”
A question word can be __, who, or where.
“Do you like to swim?” is an example of an __ sentence.
Interrogative sentences can be __ or indirect.
A more complex interrogative sentence might say, “Can you tell me why __?”
Interrogative sentences help __ conversations going.
“When is your meeting?” is a specific __ sentence.
Understanding interrogative sentences enhances our __ skills.

Answers:

question mark, 2. questions, 3. do, 4. what, 5. interrogative, 6. direct, 7. that happened, 8. keep, 9. interrogative, 10. communication.

Interrogative sentences: useful to know!

I hope that you have enjoyed reading and repeating all 110 of today’s interrogative sentences and have seen how useful they are. They are used any time we want to get some information – asking questions is one of the foundations of any language, isn’t it? Thanks for stopping by today at Natural English Central!