An interrogative sentence in English grammar is a type of sentence designed to ask questions and elicit information.

It begins with question words (who, what, where, when, why, how) or auxiliary verbs (is, are, can, will, did), and it concludes with a question mark. Here you have some examples of short Interrogtive Sentences:

Interrogative Sentences Examples

  • What is your name?
  • Where do you live?
  • How old are you?
  • Why did you come here?
  • When is the meeting?
  • Who is your best friend?
  • Are you coming to the party?
  • Can you swim?
  • Is this seat taken?
  • Did you see that movie?
  • What time is it?
  • Where are my keys?
  • Why are you upset?
  • Who won the game?
  • How do you spell “banana”?
  • When does the store close?
  • Are they coming with us?
  • What’s your favorite color?
  • Where did you go on vacation?
  • Why are you so tired?
  • Do you like pizza?
  • Have you ever been to Paris?
  • How much does it cost?
  • Who is that over there?
  • When will you be back?