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

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Answer key — The Likelier Explanation

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

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.