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

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Answer key — Questioning a Neighbour's Reason

Set 24. Prints on its own sheet.

  1. 1.How does that reason support your idea?
  2. 2.Who would work on Sunday if it did?
  3. 3.What makes you think that?
  4. 4.Who would pay for the extra buses?
  5. 5.Why do you think closing it would be a problem?
  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.