Meaning
This question is used to ask about the quality of some event. "How did.. go?" = "How was...?" It is asking the listener to describe and tell about the event.
Today's Sentences
- How did it go?
- How did the date go?
- How did your exams go?
- How did your interview go?
- How did her dentist appointment go?
- Writer's Note
01
How did it go?
Situation 1
How did it go?
My presentation went really well.
That’s great.
You worked really hard on that speech.
Thanks and more great news!
They want me to do a series of talks this year!
Situation 2
I’m home!
How did it go?
The show was a success tonight.
It must have been a full house!
02
How did the date go?
Situation 1
Are you home yet?
I just got in.
How did the date go?
It was amazing! I can't wait to see him again.
Situation 2
Are you gonna tell me already?
How did the date go?
It was good.
I got to know her a lot.
So?
Are you gonna see her again?
I think so.
She’s really down to earth.
03
How did your exams go?
Situation
How did your exams go?
I think I failed all of them but one.
Oh no.
Will this affect your grade a lot?
It’s not good.
I probably won’t qualify for the scholarship.
04
How did your interview go?
Situation 1
How did your interview go?
It went well.
I was really nervous though.
I’m sure you did great.
They would be fools not to hire you.
They said they’d email me if I get the job.
Situation 2
How did your interview go?
It was difficult.
They sure ask a lot of intense questions for such a mundane job.
I know what you mean.
I get nervous just thinking about interviews.
Hopefully I hear back from them soon.
05
How did her dentist appointment go?
Situation 1
How’s she doing?
How did her dentist appointment go?
I think she needs to go back for a filling.
Oh no.
She has a cavity?
Yes, we made an appointment next week.
Situation 2
How did her dentist appointment go?
Looks like she needs some work done.
What kind of work?
A cleaning, one filling, and a root canal.
Writer's Note
This question is in the past tense, signified by the past tense "did".
"How did" + something/event + "go"?
- How did your presentation go?
- How did her date go?
- How did the meeting go?
- How did your show go?
- How did the negotiation go?
"Did" + something/event + "go" + adverb?
- Did your meeting go well?
- Did your date go well?
- Did their trip go well?
- Did your day go badly?
- Did your negotiation go smoothly?
- Did your presentation go well?
- Did your vacation go well?
