Pupil Zone Maths

Add and subtract word problems (up to 20) worksheets for Year 2

Everyday stories: joining, taking away and comparing.

  • Year 2, ages 6–7 (UK)
  • Topic: Addition and subtraction
  • Easy, medium and hard levels, with fresh questions every time
  • Printable PDF with an answer key, or practise online with instant marking
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Year 2, medium level. Your worksheet will have new questions.

1.Isla has 8 balloons. Alfie gives Isla 8 more. How many balloons does Isla have now?
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2.There are 7 shells in a box and 3 shells on the table. How many shells are there altogether?
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3.Theo had 16 pencils and gave 3 to Amelia. How many pencils does Theo have left?
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4.A bus has 15 passengers. At the next stop, 14 passengers get off. How many passengers are still on the bus?
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5.Jack has 15 books. George has 12 books. How many more books does Jack have than George?
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6.Yusuf has 5 stickers. Arjun gives Yusuf 6 more. How many stickers does Yusuf have now?
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7.There are 4 cards in a box and 9 cards on the table. How many cards are there altogether?
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8.Ruby had 7 books and gave 6 to Theo. How many books does Ruby have left?
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