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Grade 2 Comparison Stories Worksheets

Who has more, and by how many.

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Word Problems · Grade 2

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Grade 2 · 3 pages · A4

Word Problems Practice

Grade 2 • Comparison Stories • Work back to the smaller amount
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Read each problem. Show your work, then write the answer.

  1. 1) Hana counted 83 shells, which is 36 more shells than Dalia counted. How many shells did Dalia count?
    Answer:
  1. 2) Iman has 40 marbles. That is 17 more marbles than Yusuf has. How many marbles does Yusuf have?
    Answer:
  1. 3) Jack counted 80 coins, which is 22 more coins than Zain counted. How many coins did Zain count?
    Answer:
  1. 4) Tara counted 93 pencils, which is 43 more pencils than Iman counted. How many pencils did Iman count?
    Answer:
  1. 5) Iman has 46 crayons. That is 13 more crayons than Dalia has. How many crayons does Dalia have?
    Answer:
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Read each problem. Show your work, then write the answer. (continued)

  1. 6) Eli counted 89 balloons, which is 34 more balloons than Rania counted. How many balloons did Rania count?
    Answer:
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Answer Key

  1. 1. 47 shells
  2. 2. 23 marbles
  3. 3. 58 coins
  4. 4. 50 pencils
  1. 5. 33 crayons
  2. 6. 55 balloons
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What each level generates

Grade 2 comparison stories — the exact skill behind each difficulty setting, straight from the generator.

  1. Level 1How many more
  2. Level 2Work back to the smaller amount
  3. Level 3Compare three amounts

Grade levels follow the progression common to most English-language curricula — not one specific national curriculum. Every level shows exactly what it generates, so you can check the fit with your own program. See the full scope & sequence →

More Grade 2 word problems skills

Each one generates a different kind of question, with its own three levels and answer key.

Frequently asked questions

▸What word problems should a Grade 2 student handle?

One- and two-step addition and subtraction stories with numbers up to 100, including comparison problems and stories where the unknown isn't the final result. Addition Stories, Subtraction Stories, Comparison Stories and Two-Step Stories between them match that expectation.

▸How do I know when to move on to Two-Step Stories?

When your child solves a full Addition Stories or Subtraction Stories sheet independently and can explain the operation they chose. Save Two-Step Stories for when Comparison Stories no longer cause add/subtract mix-ups.

▸Can I print the same worksheet for a re-test?

Yes. The web address stores your exact worksheet — bookmark or share the link and it reproduces the identical stories and answer key, which makes re-tests genuinely comparable.

▸Why does my child pick the wrong operation?

Usually from keyword-hunting — seeing "more" and adding automatically. Have them underline the question and say what is happening in the story before choosing an operation; that beats keyword rules.

▸What paper size do the sheets print on?

Choose A4 or US Letter in the controls. The preview and the downloaded PDF both reflow to exactly the paper you pick, so nothing gets clipped.