100+ Tricky Yes or No Riddles to Boost Your Brainpower!

(Classic Yes or No Riddles)

Is the sun a star?
You see it every day, high in the sky,
It shines so bright, but is it a star?

Answer: Yes

 

Can fish walk on land?
They swim in the sea, with fins that flow,
But do they walk on the land below?

Answer: No

 

Is the moon made of cheese?
It glows in the night, with a silvery gleam,
But is it made of the dairy dream?

Answer: No

 

Do cows give us milk?
They graze in the field, slow and sweet,
Do they give us milk, the treat we greet?

Answer: Yes

 

Can elephants fly?
They are huge and heavy, with ears so wide,
But can they take to the sky and glide?

Answer: No

 

Is water wet?
It flows in rivers and fills the sea,
But is water itself wet, can it be?

Answer: Yes

 

Can you see the wind?
It blows through trees and makes them sway,
But can you see it in any way?

Answer: No

 

Does the sun rise in the east?
Each morning it rises to start the day,
But does it come from the east, they say?

Answer: Yes

 

Is fire cold to the touch?
It burns so bright, with warmth it glows,
But is it cold when it flows?

Answer: No

 

Can cats bark?
They meow and purr, soft and sweet,
But can they bark when they greet?

Answer: No

 

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Is chocolate sweet?
A treat so loved, by young and old,
But is it sweet, as stories told?

Answer: Yes

 

Do birds lay eggs?
They chirp and fly through skies so high,
But do they lay eggs as they fly by?

Answer: Yes

 

Can penguins live in the desert?
They waddle on ice and in cold snow,
But can they live where deserts grow?

Answer: No

 

Is a square round?
With four equal sides, it stands so firm,
But is it round in its turn?

Answer: No

 

Does the Earth orbit the sun?
It spins through space, year after year,
But does it orbit the sun so near?

Answer: Yes

 

Do lions eat grass?
They roar in the jungle, fierce and fast,
But do they eat grass to make their meal last?

Answer: No

 

Is snow hot?
It falls so soft, in a white embrace,
But is it hot, like the sun’s face? ❄️

Answer: No

 

Do snakes have legs?
They slither on the ground, fast and sly,
But do they walk, with legs nearby?

Answer: No

 

Can a dog swim?
They run and bark, full of joy,
But can they swim in waters, oh boy?

Answer: Yes

 

Is ice cream served hot?
A frozen treat, cool and sweet,
But is it hot when you eat?

Answer: No

 

Do trees have leaves?
They stand so tall, with branches wide,
But do they have leaves on their side?

Answer: Yes

 

Can a car fly?
It rolls on roads, fast and far,
But can it soar like a shooting star?

Answer: No

 

Is the sky blue?
Above our heads, so vast and true,
But is it always painted blue? ☁️

Answer: Yes

 

Can kangaroos hop?
They bounce around on legs so long,
But do they hop all day long?

Answer: Yes

 

Is a fish a mammal?
It swims through waters, swift and free,
But is it a mammal, like you and me?

Answer: No

 

Does an apple fall from the tree?
When it’s ripe and ready to eat,
Does it fall from the tree so neat?

Answer: Yes

 

Can a spider fly?
It spins its web with skill and glee,
But can it fly like a bee? ️

Answer: No

 

Do humans have gills?
We breathe the air and walk on land,
But do we have gills close at hand? ️

Answer: No

 

Is the ocean salty?
It covers the Earth with waves so wide,
But is it salty deep inside?

Answer: Yes

 

Does rain fall upwards?
It falls from clouds with a gentle drop,
But does it fall up, to the top? ☔

Answer: No

 

Can a tree grow underground?
Its roots may spread below the dirt,
But does the tree itself sprout in earth?

Answer: No

 

Is a whale a fish?
It swims through seas, massive and grand,
But is it a fish, as we understand?

Answer: No

 

Can a bee make honey?
They buzz and work throughout the day,
But do they make honey, come what may?

Answer: Yes

 

Do camels have two humps?
In deserts, they walk with grace and pace,
But do they all have two humps in place?

Answer: Some do, some don’t

 

Is the moon always full?
It lights the night in phases bright,
But is it always full at night?

Answer: No

 

Can a flower talk?
It blooms in beauty, colors so bright,
But can it talk in the morning light?

Answer: No

 

Is glass unbreakable?
It shines so clear, smooth and sleek,
But is it unbreakable when you peek?

Answer: No

 

Do zebras have stripes?
They run in herds, with coats so neat,
But do they have stripes from head to feet?

Answer: Yes

 

Can an egg float?
It sinks or floats in water pure,
But does it always stay secure?

Answer: Yes, in saltwater

 

Is ice heavier than water?
It floats on top in frozen delight,
But is it heavier in its flight? ❄️

Answer: No

 

Can you see air?
We breathe it in, it’s always there,
But can we see it in the air? ️

Answer: No

 

Do turtles swim?
They move so slow on land we see,
But do they swim in the deep blue sea?

Answer: Yes

 

Is fire alive?
It dances and burns, with light and heat,
But is it alive, with a heartbeat?

Answer: No

 

Can water be solid?
It flows and splashes, clear and true,
But can it be solid, like ice too? ❄️

Answer: Yes

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Is the sun a star?
You see it every day, high in the sky,
It shines so bright, but is it a star?

Answer: Yes

 

Can fish walk on land?
They swim in the sea, with fins that flow,
But do they walk on the land below?

Answer: No

 

Is the moon made of cheese?
It glows in the night, with a silvery gleam,
But is it made of the dairy dream?

Answer: No

 

Do cows give us milk?
They graze in the field, slow and sweet,
Do they give us milk, the treat we greet?

Answer: Yes

 

Can elephants fly?
They are huge and heavy, with ears so wide,
But can they take to the sky and glide?

Answer: No

 

Is water wet?
It flows in rivers and fills the sea,
But is water itself wet, can it be?

Answer: Yes

 

Can you see the wind?
It blows through trees and makes them sway,
But can you see it in any way?

Answer: No

 

Does the sun rise in the east?
Each morning it rises to start the day,
But does it come from the east, they say?

Answer: Yes

 

Is fire cold to the touch?
It burns so bright, with warmth it glows,
But is it cold when it flows?

Answer: No

 

Can cats bark?
They meow and purr, soft and sweet,
But can they bark when they greet?

Answer: No

 

Is chocolate sweet?
A treat so loved, by young and old,
But is it sweet, as stories told?

Answer: Yes

 

Do birds lay eggs?
They chirp and fly through skies so high,
But do they lay eggs as they fly by?

Answer: Yes

 

Can penguins live in the desert?
They waddle on ice and in cold snow,
But can they live where deserts grow?

Answer: No

 

Is a square round?
With four equal sides, it stands so firm,
But is it round in its turn?

Answer: No

 

Does the Earth orbit the sun?
It spins through space, year after year,
But does it orbit the sun so near?

Answer: Yes

 

Do lions eat grass?
They roar in the jungle, fierce and fast,
But do they eat grass to make their meal last?

Answer: No

 

Is snow hot?
It falls so soft, in a white embrace,
But is it hot, like the sun’s face? ❄️

Answer: No

 

Do snakes have legs?
They slither on the ground, fast and sly,
But do they walk, with legs nearby?

Answer: No

 

Can a dog swim?
They run and bark, full of joy,
But can they swim in waters, oh boy?

Answer: Yes

 

Is ice cream served hot?
A frozen treat, cool and sweet,
But is it hot when you eat?

Answer: No

 

Do trees have leaves?
They stand so tall, with branches wide,
But do they have leaves on their side?

Answer: Yes

 

Can a car fly?
It rolls on roads, fast and far,
But can it soar like a shooting star?

Answer: No

 

Is the sky blue?
Above our heads, so vast and true,
But is it always painted blue? ☁️

Answer: Yes

 

Can kangaroos hop?
They bounce around on legs so long,
But do they hop all day long?

Answer: Yes

 

Is a fish a mammal?
It swims through waters, swift and free,
But is it a mammal, like you and me?

Answer: No

 

Does an apple fall from the tree?
When it’s ripe and ready to eat,
Does it fall from the tree so neat?

Answer: Yes

 

Can a spider fly?
It spins its web with skill and glee,
But can it fly like a bee? ️

Answer: No

 

Do zebras have stripes?
They run in herds, with coats so neat,
But do they have stripes from head to feet?

Answer: Yes

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Does rain fall upwards?
It falls from clouds with a gentle drop,
But does it fall up, to the top? ☔

Answer: No

 

Can a tree grow underground?
Its roots may spread below the dirt,
But does the tree itself sprout in earth?

Answer: No

 

Is a whale a fish?
It swims through seas, massive and grand,
But is it a fish, as we understand?

Answer: No

 

Can a bee make honey?
They buzz and work throughout the day,
But do they make honey, come what may?

Answer: Yes

 

Do camels have two humps?
In deserts, they walk with grace and pace,
But do they all have two humps in place?

Answer: Some do, some don’t

 

Is the moon always full?
It lights the night in phases bright,
But is it always full at night?

Answer: No

 

Can a flower talk?
It blooms in beauty, colors so bright,
But can it talk in the morning light?

Answer: No

 

Is glass unbreakable?
It shines so clear, smooth and sleek,
But is it unbreakable when you peek?

Answer: No

 

Do zebras have stripes?
They run in herds with coats so neat,
But do they have stripes from head to feet?

Answer: Yes

 

Is a rabbit a rodent?
With big ears and a fluffy tail,
Is it a rodent, on its trail?

Answer: No

 

Can an octopus change color?
With its many arms and clever way,
Can it change color, night or day?

Answer: Yes

 

Do stars twinkle?
In the night sky, they shine so bright,
But do they twinkle with delight? ⭐

Answer: Yes

 

Can a bear climb trees?
They lumber on land, big and round,
But can they climb trees without a sound?

Answer: Yes

 

Is a tomato a vegetable?
It’s red and round, but what’s the deal?
Is it a vegetable in every meal?

Answer: No

 

Can a dog purr?
They bark and wag with joy and cheer,
But can they purr like a cat near?

Answer: No

 

Is the Earth flat?
People once thought it was so,
But is the Earth flat, as they did show?

Answer: No

 

Can humans breathe underwater?
We need air to live and thrive,
But can we breathe in waters alive?

Answer: No

 

Do dolphins live in the ocean?
They leap and play in waves so blue,
But do they live where the waters are true?

Answer: Yes

 

Is a pencil an electronic device?
It writes on paper with ease and grace,
But is it electronic in any case? ✏️

Answer: No

 

Can an apple be blue?
They come in red and green, it’s true,
But can an apple ever be blue?

Answer: No

 

Is a carrot orange?
With a crunchy bite and healthy cheer,
Is it orange, year after year?

Answer: Yes

 

Can a clock tell the future?
It ticks and tocks, keeping time so well,
But can it tell what the future will tell? ⏰

Answer: No

 

Is the ocean made of soda?
It’s salty and vast, with waves that roll,
But is it made of soda, sweet and whole?

Answer: No

 

Can a butterfly swim?
It flutters around in the warm, bright air,
But can it swim without a care?

Answer: No

 

Do ants have wings?
They march in lines, so small and neat,
But do they have wings to take a seat?

Answer: No

 

Is a cookie a type of bread?
It’s sweet and crunchy, baked just right,
But is it bread in the culinary light?

Answer: No

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Can a clock be silent?
It ticks away the time we know,
But can it be silent, not a sound to show? ⏱️

Answer: Yes

 

Is a sandwich a type of salad?
With layers stacked, it’s quite a meal,
But is it a salad, that’s the deal?

Answer: No

 

Can a candle melt?
It stands so tall, flickering light,
But can it melt away in the night? ️

Answer: Yes

 

Is a cloud heavy?
They float so high, fluffy and white,
But are they heavy, in their flight? ☁️

Answer: Yes

 

Can a bubble pop?
They drift and dance in the air so free,
But can a bubble pop with glee?

Answer: Yes

 

Is a star a planet?
They shine in the night, bright and far,
But is a star just like a planet, by far?

Answer: No

 

Can a frog be purple?
They leap and croak, green is the norm,
But can a frog be purple and warm?

Answer: Yes

 

Does the grass grow?
It sprouts from the earth, lush and green,
But does it grow, as we’ve seen?

Answer: Yes

 

Is honey sticky?
It’s sweet and smooth, a golden treat,
But is honey sticky, that can’t be beat?

Answer: Yes

 

Can a lion be tame?
They roar in the wild, fierce and proud,
But can a lion be tame in the crowd?

Answer: Yes

 

Is a bicycle fast?
It rolls on wheels, two by two,
But is it fast, racing through?

Answer: Yes

 

Can a monkey speak?
They chatter and swing from tree to tree,
But can a monkey truly speak, like me?

Answer: No

 

Is a snail quick?
They slide along, moving so slow,
But is a snail quick, on the go?

Answer: No

 

Can a flower bloom in winter?
When snow falls down, and it’s cold and gray,
Can a flower bloom, come what may?

Answer: Yes

 

Is a goldfish a mammal?
It swims in bowls, bright and round,
But is a goldfish a mammal, in fact, found?

Answer: No

 

Can a horse gallop?
They run with power, swift and free,
But can a horse gallop, just wait and see?

Answer: Yes

 

Is a mountain flat?
It rises high, touching the sky,
But is a mountain flat, oh my? ️

Answer: No

 

Can an owl hoot?
In the night, they’re wise and sly,
Can an owl hoot, as the night goes by?

Answer: Yes

 

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Is a rose a type of flower?
With petals soft and colors bright,
Is a rose a flower, pure delight?

Answer: Yes

 

Can a bicycle fly?
It rolls on roads, with wheels so neat,
But can a bicycle take to the street? ‍♂️

Answer: No

 

Is a trumpet a type of fruit?
It makes a sound, loud and clear,
But is a trumpet a fruit, I fear?

Answer: No

 

Do flowers smell nice?
They bloom in colors, bright and true,
But do flowers smell nice, wouldn’t you?

Answer: Yes

 

Can a cheetah run fast?
They’re the fastest on land, you see,
But can a cheetah run fast and free?

Answer: Yes

 

Is a pancake a kind of cake?
It’s round and flat, served on a plate,
But is a pancake a cake, that’s great?

Answer: No

 

Can an octopus swim backwards?
With eight long arms, it moves with grace,
But can an octopus swim backwards in space?

Answer: Yes

 

Is ice cream served hot?
A frozen treat, cool and sweet,
But is it hot when you eat?

Answer: No

 

Can a leaf change color?
It’s green in summer, but changes in fall,
Can a leaf change color, after all?

Answer: Yes

Final Thoughts!

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FAQs!

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Yes or No riddles are puzzles where the answer is either “yes” or “no.” They challenge you to think critically and answer using simple reasoning.

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