Word Problems: Adding and Subtracting Fun for 2nd Graders

1. Sarah has 5 apples. She buys 3 more apples. How many apples does she have now? (5 + 3 = ? )

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2. Tom has 10 marbles. He gives 4 marbles to his friend. How many marbles does Tom have left? (10 - 4 = ? )

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3. There are 7 birds on a tree. 2 more birds join them. How many birds are there in total? (7 + 2 = ? )

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4. Lisa has 12 stickers. She loses 5 stickers. How many stickers does she have now? (12 - 5 = ? )

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5. A farmer has 8 cows. He buys 6 more cows. How many cows does he have altogether? (8 + 6 = ? )

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6. There are 15 cookies in a jar. If 6 cookies are eaten, how many cookies remain? (15 - 6 = ? )

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7. Jenny has 9 toy cars. She receives 4 more as a gift. How many toy cars does she have now? (9 + 4 = ? )

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8. A box has 20 crayons. If 7 crayons are taken out, how many crayons are left in the box? (20 - 7 = ? )

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9. Mark has 3 books. He buys 5 more books. How many books does he have in total? (3 + 5 = ? )

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10. There are 18 students in a class. If 5 students go home early, how many students are still in class? (18 - 5 = ? )

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