Subtraction Word Problems (1-Step)
Browse 6 Subtraction Word Problems (1-Step) worksheets for Grade 2 Math. These Subtraction worksheets are designed to give students targeted practice and build confidence in math.
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Practice Questions
- There are 742 apples. 185 are sold. How many remain? ?
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557
- A box has 965 marbles. 238 roll out. How many are left? ?
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727
- Jill walked 1,250 m on Monday and then 450 m back. How much farther Monday than back? ?
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800
- A library had 3,405 books; 679 were donated to another branch. How many remain? ?
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2726
- A tank holds 2,000 L. 875 L were used. How much water is left? ? L
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1125
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Teaching Notes
Look for words like left, fewer, remain.
Vocabulary
Common Mistakes
- adding instead of subtracting
- Misidentifying the operation.
- Calculation errors.
- Ignoring relevant information.
- Not answering the question.
Differentiation
Discussion Questions
- What clues tell us it's a subtraction problem?
- How do you choose which number to subtract from?
- What real-world situations use subtraction?
- How can you check your answer?
Extension Activities
- Act out taking items away.
- Draw pictures of subtraction.
- Use manipulatives for problems.
Parent Tip
Ask your child to find the difference between two groups of toys.
Learning Path
Skill Cluster
Problem Solving & Operations
Estimated Time
12 minutes