Why smells make us feel at home

Why don't most people notice the smell of their own home?

• because they keep their home clean and tidy

• because most people have a limited sense of smell

• because the brain filters out unthreatening smells to detect danger

Which word is similar in meaning to 'weird'?

• strange

• smelly

• serious

What does "Foxes have a strong scent" mean?

• Foxes have a very good sense of smell.

• Foxes can smell their prey.

• It is easy to smell foxes.

What does the phrase 'a good chance' mean in the following sentence?

"There's a 'good chance' Liverpool will win the league this year."

• It's certain Liverpool will win the league.

• It's impossible that Liverpool will win the league.

• It's quite likely that Liverpool will win the league.

Choose the correct sentence using the vocabulary.

• I have a apple.

• She is going to school.

• They has a car.

• We is happy.

What does 'anosmic' mean?

• having a good sense of smell

• unable to smell; having no sense of smell

• a pleasant smell

• a strong smell

Fill in the blank:

"Weird' means ______; unusual; odd; bizarre."

• strange

• normal

• common

• ordinary

Fill in the blank:

"Out of the ordinary' means unusual; ______; exceptional."

• uncommon

• common

• ordinary

• typical

According to research at the University of Reading, what percentage of people have no sense of smell? Is it:

• 2%

• 5%

• 7%

Who said this?:

…My grandad's house smelt of pine and damp and musty books.

• Tristan Ahtone

• Beth

• Marnie Chesterton

• Phil