Subtraction Word Problems Quiz

What is a key difference between subtraction and addition word problems?

• Addition problems are always more complex than subtraction problems.

• Subtraction problems usually provide a whole and indicate taking away.

• Addition problems give a whole, while subtraction problems give parts.

• Subtraction problems always involve multiplication.

Which word might indicate a subtraction operation in a word problem?

• Increase

• Combine

• Multiply

• Left over

In the brownies example, how many brownies did Miss Trout have after eating some?

• Nine

• Zero

• Six

• Three

What is the whole number in the strawberries example?

• Six

• Four

• Ten

• Two

How many strawberries did Mrs. Pike drop on the ground?

• Five

• Three

• Four

• Seven