Class 2 Maths: Simple Subtraction Word Problems
This worksheet helps Class 2 students practice solving simple subtraction word problems. Students will read short stories and find the difference between numbers.
What's inside this workbook
This Class 2 Mathematics Practice contains 30 questions across 5 printable pages and includes a full answer key at easy difficulty in ENGLISH. Aligned to the CBSE and NCERT syllabus.
How this worksheet helps your child
- Builds confidence in core Mathematics concepts taught in Class 2 through repeated, varied practice.
- Aligned to CBSE and NCERT — questions mirror the pattern children see in school tests and unit assessments.
- Comes with an answer key so parents and students can self-check in minutes, without needing a teacher.
- Pitched at easy level — use it for daily homework, weekend revision or quick exam warm-ups.
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How to use this worksheet at home
Open the print view and use your browser's Print dialog to print on regular A4 paper or save as a PDF. Hand the printed sheet to your child (Class 2) and set a relaxed time limit — 15 to 25 minutes works for most Mathematics worksheets. When they're done, open the "With answer key" view and let them self-mark question by question. Re-print as many times as you need; the file never expires and there's no download limit.
- Q1. There are 10 apples in a basket. You eat 3 apples. How many apples are left?
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- Q2. Ria had 8 balloons. 2 balloons flew away. How many balloons are left with Ria?
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- Q3. A hen laid 7 eggs. 1 egg broke. How many eggs are still good?
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- Q4. There are 12 birds on a tree. 4 birds flew away. How many birds are still on the tree?
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- Q5. Sam had 15 candies. He gave 5 candies to his friend. How many candies does Sam have now?
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+ 25 more in the printable PDF.
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- Is it aligned to the CBSE / NCERT syllabus?
- Yes. All Class 2 worksheets are built around the CBSE and NCERT pattern so they map cleanly to what your child is studying in school.
- Can I print this worksheet at home?
- Yes. Click "Open print view" and use your browser's Print dialog to print on standard A4 paper, or save it as a PDF for later. The layout is designed to fit cleanly without scaling.
- Does it include an answer key?
- Yes — click "With answer key" to print a version with answers included, so parents and students can self-mark in minutes.
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