Verbs of the senses – English Grammar Test for B2
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Reading Passage
It was a quiet Saturday morning when Emma opened her small coffee shop on Maple Street. The moment she unlocked the door, the familiar smell of roasted beans filled the air. She loved that smell — it always made her feel calm and ready for the day. Outside, the sky looked bright, and the sound of birds mixed beautifully with the soft music playing inside.
As the first customers entered, Emma greeted them with a smile. “It smells wonderful in here!” one woman said. “Yes,” Emma laughed, “freshly ground coffee always smells best in the morning.” The shop soon became lively. Cups clinked, people talked cheerfully, and the rich aroma of espresso and pastries created a warm atmosphere.
Emma watched a young couple sitting by the window. They looked happy, sharing a slice of chocolate cake. Across the room, an old man was quietly reading the newspaper. He looked peaceful, as if the world outside didn’t exist. Suddenly, Emma heard a loud crash — one of the cups had fallen. She rushed over and saw a teenage boy looking embarrassed. “Don’t worry,” she said gently. “It happens.”
By noon, the shop was full. The air smelled sweet, the music sounded cheerful, and everything seemed perfect. Emma leaned on the counter, watching her customers laugh and enjoy themselves. For her, success didn’t taste like money — it tasted like happiness, peace, and the smell of fresh coffee every morning.
1 What time of day was it when the story began?
(a) Afternoon
(b) Morning
(c) Evening
2 What was the first thing Emma noticed when she opened the shop?
(a) The smell of coffee
(b) The sound of music
(c) The sunlight outside
3 How did the smell of roasted beans make Emma feel?
(a) Tired
(b) Calm
(c) Hungry
4 What verb describes the sky’s appearance?
(a) looked
(b) seemed
(c) appeared
5 What two sounds were mentioned in the second paragraph?
(a) Birds and traffic
(b) Birds and soft music
(c) Rain and wind
6 What did the woman say when she entered the shop?
(a) It tastes wonderful in here!
(b) It sounds wonderful in here!
(c) It smells wonderful in here!
7 What sensory word did Emma use to describe the coffee?
(a) sounds
(b) smells
(c) tastes
8 What created a warm atmosphere in the shop?
(a) The aroma of espresso and pastries
(b) The air conditioning
(c) The lighting
9 What were the couple doing near the window?
(a) Talking on the phone
(b) Sharing a slice of cake
(c) Drinking tea silently
10 How did the couple look?
(a) Worried
(b) Sleepy
(c) Happy
11 What was the old man doing?
(a) Sleeping
(b) Reading the newspaper
(c) Talking loudly
12 How did the old man look?
(a) Angry
(b) Peaceful
(c) Bored
13 What sound suddenly interrupted the peaceful scene?
(a) A song
(b) A crash
(c) A shout
14 Who caused the loud crash?
(a) A small child
(b) An old man
(c) A teenage boy
15 What was Emma’s reaction to the accident?
(a) She got angry
(b) She stayed calm
(c) She ignored it
16 What did Emma say to the boy?
(a) “Be careful next time.”
(b) “Don’t worry. It happens.”
(c) “Please leave the shop.”
17 How was the atmosphere around noon?
(a) Busy and cheerful
(b) Quiet and sad
(c) Cold and empty
18 What adjective describes how the music sounded?
(a) Slow
(b) Cheerful
(c) Annoying
19 What does the phrase “everything seemed perfect” suggest?
(a) Emma was unhappy
(b) Emma was satisfied
(c) The customers were leaving
20 What was Emma doing at the end of the story?
(a) Closing the shop
(b) Talking on the phone
(c) Watching her customers
21 Which sense verb describes Emma’s action at the end?
(a) watched
(b) heard
(c) smelled
22 What did success “taste like” to Emma?
(a) Coffee
(b) Happiness and peace
(c) Money and fame
23 Which verb is used metaphorically in the last sentence?
(a) smell
(b) taste
(c) sound
24 How does Emma’s shop make people feel?
(a) Nervous and rushed
(b) Warm and happy
(c) Lonely and cold
25 What kind of verb is “smells” in this passage?
(a) Action verb
(b) Stative verb
(c) Modal verb
26 Why did the boy feel embarrassed?
(a) He broke a cup
(b) He spilled coffee
(c) He arrived late
27 What does the verb “looked” express in “They looked happy”?
(a) Opinion
(b) Physical action
(c) Appearance
28 What does the verb “heard” express in “Emma heard a loud crash”?
(a) Ability
(b) Sensory perception
(c) Imagination
29 What word describes the overall tone of the story?
(a) Stressful
(b) Peaceful
(c) Noisy
30 What is the main idea of the passage?
(a) Emma’s business success through kindness and sensory joy
(b) How Emma trained her employees
(c) A competition between coffee shops
Answer
1 (b) – Morning is mentioned in the first sentence.
2 (a) – “The familiar smell of roasted beans filled the air.”
3 (b) – The smell made her feel calm.
4 (a) – “The sky looked bright.”
5 (b) – Birds and soft music are mentioned together.
6 (c) – The woman said, “It smells wonderful in here!”
7 (b) – Emma replied, “Freshly ground coffee always smells best.”
8 (a) – “The rich aroma of espresso and pastries created a warm atmosphere.”
9 (b) – They shared a slice of cake.
10 (c) – “They looked happy.”
11 (b) – “An old man was quietly reading the newspaper.”
12 (b) – “He looked peaceful.”
13 (b) – “Emma heard a loud crash.”
14 (c) – It was caused by a teenage boy.
15 (b) – “Don’t worry,” she said gently — she stayed calm.
16 (b) – Exact quote from the passage.
17 (a) – “By noon, the shop was full.”
18 (b) – “The music sounded cheerful.”
19 (b) – The phrase shows satisfaction and contentment.
20 (c) – “Emma leaned on the counter, watching her customers.”
21 (a) – “Watching” is a sense verb of sight.
22 (b) – “It tasted like happiness, peace, and the smell of coffee.”
23 (b) – “Taste” used metaphorically to describe emotion.
24 (b) – Customers laughed and enjoyed themselves.
25 (b) – “Smells” describes a state, not an action.
26 (a) – “One of the cups had fallen.”
27 (c) – “Looked happy” expresses appearance.
28 (b) – “Heard” shows sensory perception.
29 (b) – The tone is peaceful and warm.
30 (a) – The passage is about Emma’s joy and sensory appreciation in her work.