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The Likelier Explanation is a free printable Kindergarten to Grade 2 social studies worksheet on choosing between explanations, aligned to Common Core standard D2.His.16.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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The Likelier Explanation

D2.His.16.K-2

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Circle the more likely reason.

1.The old map shows no playground. Which is likelier?
  • A.It had not been built yet
  • B.They forgot to draw it
  • C.Playgrounds were secret
2.The old register lists very few borrowers. Which is likelier?
  • A.Books were secret
  • B.Fewer people used the library then
  • C.The librarian forgot to write
3.The old cutting says people walked half an hour for bread. Which is likelier?
  • A.There was no baker nearby
  • B.Bread only existed there
  • C.People enjoyed the walk
4.The old shop sign lists no bananas. Which is likelier?
  • A.Bananas were disliked
  • B.Fruit from far away was harder to get then
  • C.Bananas had not been grown
5.The old houses have small windows. Which is likelier?
  • A.People disliked light
  • B.Windows were rationed
  • C.Large glass was expensive when they were built
6.The 1970 photograph shows no cars parked. Which is likelier?
  • A.Cars were hidden
  • B.Parking was banned
  • C.Fewer families owned a car then
7.Old photographs of the street are grey. Which is likelier?
  • A.The street was painted grey
  • B.Everybody wore grey
  • C.Cameras then took grey pictures
8.The old bus ticket cost very little. Which is likelier?
  • A.Money bought more then than it does now
  • B.Tickets were free
  • C.The bus was broken

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Answer key — The Likelier Explanation

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  1. 1.It had not been built yet
  2. 2.Fewer people used the library then
  3. 3.There was no baker nearby
  4. 4.Fruit from far away was harder to get then
  5. 5.Large glass was expensive when they were built
  6. 6.Fewer families owned a car then
  7. 7.Cameras then took grey pictures
  8. 8.Money bought more then than it does now

More practice for D2.His.16.K-2

Say which of several reasons is the more likely explanation.

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Last reviewed 2026-09-05. Aligned to D2.His.16.K-2 of the C3 Framework for Social Studies State Standards.