Body Language QuizVersion en ligne Test your knowledge of body language with these questions about common gestures and expressions. par Cambridge College 1 What does it mean to bite your fingernails? a Tap your fingernails b Paint your fingernails c Cut your fingernails d Chew or nibble on your fingernails 2 Why would someone bow their head? a To show happiness or excitement b To show confusion or surprise c To show respect or humility d To show anger or frustration 3 When might someone cover their mouth? a To hide a sneeze b To hide a cough c To hide a yawn d To hide a smile or laughter 4 What does it mean to cross your fingers? a To show agreement b To show confusion c To wish for good luck d To show frustration 5 What does it mean to cross your legs? a To run with one leg over the other b To stand with one leg over the other c To walk with one leg over the other d To sit with one leg over the other 6 What does it mean to fidget? a To dance and move energetically b To sit still and focused c To make small restless movements d To sleep and rest 7 Why might someone fold their arms? a To appear relaxed and calm b To appear defensive or closed-off c To appear friendly and open d To appear confident and assertive 8 What does it mean to frown? a To show surprise or shock b To show confusion or uncertainty c To show displeasure or sadness d To show happiness or excitement 9 What does it mean to give a thumbs up? a To show disapproval or disagreement b To show surprise or shock c To show approval or agreement d To show confusion or uncertainty 10 What does it mean to grimace? a To show surprise or shock b To show pain or discomfort c To show confusion or uncertainty d To show happiness or excitement 11 What does it mean to grin? a To frown deeply b To smile widely c To laugh loudly d To cry uncontrollably 12 What does it mean to nod your head? a Express displeasure b Indicate agreement c Express surprise d Draw attention to something 13 What does it mean to point? a Indicate agreement b Indicate or draw attention to something c Express surprise d Express displeasure 14 What does it mean to pout? a Express surprise b Express displeasure c Draw attention to something d Indicate agreement 15 What does it mean to purse your lips? a Express surprise b Express disapproval or contemplation c Indicate agreement d Draw attention to something 16 What does it mean to raise your eyebrows? a Indicate agreement b Express surprise, disbelief, or interest c Draw attention to something d Express displeasure 17 What does it mean to scowl? a Express surprise b Express displeasure or anger c Draw attention to something d Indicate agreement 18 What does it mean to scratch your head? a Draw attention to something b Express confusion, puzzlement, or contemplation c Indicate agreement d Express displeasure 19 What does it mean to shake your head? a Express displeasure b Indicate agreement c Express surprise d Indicate disagreement, disapproval, or disbelief 20 What does it mean to shrug your shoulders? a Express displeasure b Indicate agreement c Express surprise d Express indifference, uncertainty, or lack of knowledge 21 What does it mean to wave? a Express displeasure b Express surprise c Indicate agreement d Greeting or farewell gesture 22 What does it mean to wink? a Signal humor, flirtation, or a shared secret b Indicate agreement c Express surprise d Express displeasure 23 What does it mean to yawn? a Indicate agreement b Express displeasure c Express surprise d Sign of tiredness, boredom, or drowsiness