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Questioning a Neighbour's Reason is a free printable Kindergarten to Grade 2 social studies worksheet on questioning an argument, aligned to Common Core standard D4.4.K-2. It prints 8 questions with an answer key on its own sheet of paper, in 25 versions that each ask different questions, so no two pupils in the class work from the same page. Print it from the browser or download it as a PDF — no account, no email.

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Questioning a Neighbour's Reason

D4.4.K-2

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Circle the best question to ask.

1.Somebody says the bus should run more often. What is a good question?
  • A.Do you even take the bus?
  • B.How far do you go?
  • C.Who would pay for the extra buses?
2.Somebody gives no reason for their view. What should you ask?
  • A.What makes you think that?
  • B.Can you say it louder?
  • C.Are you sure?
3.A neighbour's reason does not fit their idea. What could you say?
  • A.How does that reason support your idea?
  • B.That is silly
  • C.You are wrong
4.A neighbour says the road should never close. What is a good question?
  • A.Why do you think closing it would be a problem?
  • B.Do you own a car?
  • C.Why are you always complaining?
5.A neighbour says the library should open on Sunday. What is a good question?
  • A.Why do you care?
  • B.Do you even read?
  • C.Who would work on Sunday if it did?
6.Somebody says the playground was a waste. What is a good question?
  • A.What would you have built there instead?
  • B.How old are you?
  • C.Why do you dislike children?
7.Why is it worth questioning somebody's reason politely?
  • A.It helps everybody decide without falling out
  • B.It ends the meeting sooner
  • C.It proves you are right
8.Somebody says everybody agrees with them. What could you ask?
  • A.Is that a fact?
  • B.How do you know everybody agrees?
  • C.Who asked you?

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Answer key — Questioning a Neighbour's Reason

Set 11. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.Who would pay for the extra buses?
  2. 2.What makes you think that?
  3. 3.How does that reason support your idea?
  4. 4.Why do you think closing it would be a problem?
  5. 5.Who would work on Sunday if it did?
  6. 6.What would you have built there instead?
  7. 7.It helps everybody decide without falling out
  8. 8.How do you know everybody agrees?

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Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D4.4.K-2 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.