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Grade 2 Two-Step Stories Worksheets

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Word Problems · Grade 2

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Grade 2 · 3 pages · A4

Word Problems Practice

Grade 2 • Two-Step Stories • Join, then take away
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Read each problem. Show your work, then write the answer.

  1. 1) A shop has 36 shells and gets 40 more shells. It then sells 37 shells. How many shells are left?
    Answer:
  1. 2) A shop has 32 coins and gets 63 more coins. It then sells 24 coins. How many coins are left?
    Answer:
  1. 3) A shop has 32 coins and gets 50 more coins. It then sells 37 coins. How many coins are left?
    Answer:
  1. 4) A shop has 49 pencils and gets 43 more pencils. It then sells 41 pencils. How many pencils are left?
    Answer:
  1. 5) A shop has 41 books and gets 25 more books. It then sells 44 books. How many books are left?
    Answer:
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Read each problem. Show your work, then write the answer. (continued)

  1. 6) Noor has 20 books and is given 30 more books. Then Noor gives 35 books to Rania. How many books are left?
    Answer:
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Answer Key

  1. 1. 39 shells
  2. 2. 71 coins
  3. 3. 45 coins
  4. 4. 51 pencils
  1. 5. 22 books
  2. 6. 15 books
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What each level generates

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

  1. Level 1Join, then join
  2. Level 2Join, then take away
  3. Level 3Three changes

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.