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Grade 2 Subtraction Word Problems

Practice solving subtraction word problems for second graders, focusing on understanding and applying subtraction concepts in real-world scenarios.

Grade 2 Math Math Word ProblemsSubtraction Word Problems
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2 Short AnswerFill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceTrue / False

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.A.1

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Grade 2 Subtraction Word Problems

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Read each word problem carefully and solve it. Show your work in the space provided.

1. There were 15 birds sitting on a branch. 7 birds flew away. How many birds are left on the branch?

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2. Sarah had 12 cookies. She ate 4 cookies. How many cookies does she have left? Sarah has   cookies left.

3. A farmer had 20 apples. He sold 8 apples at the market. How many apples does the farmer have now?

4. Mark had 18 toy cars. He gave 5 cars to his friend. How many toy cars does Mark have now?

a

10 cars

b

13 cars

c

15 cars

d

23 cars

5. If you have 10 balloons and 3 float away, you have 7 balloons left.

T

True

F

False