Grade 2 Mathematics – Working Out Word Problems Involving Single Digits Quiz
1. If Mary had 3 apples and ate 2 apples for breakfast, how many apples does she have left?
To find the number of apples Mary has left, we subtract the apples eaten from the total apples. 3 apples - 2 apples = 1 apple left.
2. There are 5 mangoes on a tree and 3 more mangoes grew on it. How many mangoes are there in total?
To find the total number of mangoes, we add the mangoes on the tree and the new mangoes that grew. 5 mangoes + 3 mangoes = 8 mangoes in total.
3. John has 4 marbles and his friend gave him 2 more. How many marbles does John have now?
To find the total number of marbles John has now, we add the marbles he had and the marbles his friend gave him. 4 marbles + 2 marbles = 6 marbles.
4. Sara has 1 pencil and her sister gave her 4 more pencils. How many pencils does Sara have in total?
To find the total number of pencils Sara has, we add the pencil she had and the pencils her sister gave her. 1 pencil + 4 pencils = 5 pencils.
5. If there are 2 birds on a tree and 3 more birds join them, how many birds are there in total?
To find the total number of birds, we add the birds already on the tree and the new birds that joined. 2 birds + 3 birds = 5 birds in total.
6. If you have 3 apples and someone gives you 4 more, how many apples do you have in total?
3 apples + 4 more apples = 7 apples in total.
7. Sam had 5 pencils. He found 2 more pencils on his desk. How many pencils does Sam have now?
5 pencils + 2 more pencils = 7 pencils in total.
8. There were 6 bananas on the table. Grace ate 3 of them. How many bananas are left?
6 bananas - 3 eaten bananas = 3 bananas left.
9. If you have 4 sweets and your friend gives you 3 more, how many sweets do you have altogether?
4 sweets + 3 more sweets = 7 sweets in total.
10. Juma bought 7 mangoes. He gave 2 mangoes to his sister. How many mangoes does Juma have now?
7 mangoes - 2 mangoes given = 5 mangoes left.
11. Rajab had 9 toy cars. He lost 4 of them at the park. How many toy cars does Rajab have left?
9 toy cars - 4 lost toy cars = 5 toy cars left.
12. If you have 6 cupcakes and you buy 1 more cupcake, how many cupcakes do you have in all?
6 cupcakes + 1 more cupcake = 7 cupcakes in total.
13. Wanjiku has 8 beads. She used 2 beads to make a bracelet. How many beads does Wanjiku have now?
8 beads - 2 used beads = 6 beads left.
14. What is the sum of 5 and 3?
5 + 3 = 8. Therefore, the correct choice is 7.
15. If John had 2 apples and he got 4 more, how many apples does he have in total?
2 + 4 = 6. Therefore, the correct choice is 6.
16. If there are 3 candies in one hand and 2 candies in the other hand, how many candies are there in total?
3 + 2 = 5. Therefore, the correct choice is 5.
17. What is the result of adding 4 and 1 together?
4 + 1 = 5. Therefore, the correct choice is 5.
18. How many pencils are there if you have 3 pencils and then buy 2 more?
3 + 2 = 5. Therefore, the correct choice is 5.
19. What is the sum of 7 and 1?
7 + 1 = 8. Therefore, the correct choice is 8.
20. If you have 4 marbles and find 3 more, how many marbles do you have now?
4 + 3 = 7. Therefore, the correct choice is 7.
21. How much is 6 plus 2?
6 + 2 = 8. Therefore, the correct choice is 8.
22. There are 5 bananas on a table. If you bring 3 more, how many bananas are there now?
5 + 3 = 8. Therefore, the correct choice is 8.
23. What is the total of 9 and 1?
9 + 1 = 10. Therefore, the correct choice is 10.
24. Mary had 5 apples and bought 3 more. How many apples does she have now?
Mary had 5 apples and bought 3 more, so she now has 5 + 3 = 8 apples.
25. If John has 4 toy cars and his friend gave him 2 more, how many toy cars does John have now?
John had 4 toy cars and his friend gave him 2 more, so he now has 4 + 2 = 6 toy cars.
26. There are 3 green marbles and 4 blue marbles in a bag. How many marbles are there in total?
There are 3 green marbles and 4 blue marbles, so there are 3 + 4 = 7 marbles in total.
27. If Sally has 6 candies and eats 2 of them, how many candies does she have left?
Sally had 6 candies and ate 2, so she now has 6 - 2 = 4 candies left.
28. Tom had 7 pencils and lost 2 of them. How many pencils does Tom have now?
Tom had 7 pencils and lost 2, so he now has 7 - 2 = 5 pencils.
29. If there are 8 birds on a tree and 1 bird flies away, how many birds are left on the tree?
There were 8 birds on the tree and 1 flew away, so there are 8 - 1 = 7 birds left on the tree.
30. Mike had 9 stickers and gave 3 to his sister. How many stickers does Mike have now?
Mike had 9 stickers and gave 3 to his sister, so he now has 9 - 3 = 6 stickers.
31. If there are 6 red balloons and 2 more are added, how many red balloons are there in total?
There are 6 red balloons and 2 more are added, so there are 6 + 2 = 8 red balloons in total.
32. Lucy had 5 books and her mom bought her 4 more. How many books does Lucy have now?
Lucy had 5 books and her mom bought her 4 more, so she now has 5 + 4 = 9 books.
33. If there are 7 bananas and 3 are eaten, how many bananas are left?
There were 7 bananas and 3 were eaten, so there are 7 - 3 = 4 bananas left.
34. Peter has 8 crayons. If he gives 1 to his friend, how many crayons does Peter have left?
Peter had 8 crayons and gave 1 to his friend, so he now has 8 - 1 = 7 crayons left.
35. There are 4 kittens in a basket and 3 more join them. How many kittens are in the basket now?
There are 4 kittens in the basket and 3 more join them, so there are 4 + 3 = 7 kittens in the basket now.
36. If Sarah has 6 candies and buys 2 more, how many candies does Sarah have in total?
Sarah had 6 candies and bought 2 more, so she now has 6 + 2 = 8 candies in total.
37. David had 9 toy soldiers but lost 4. How many toy soldiers does David have now?
David had 9 toy soldiers and lost 4, so he now has 9 - 4 = 5 toy soldiers.
38. If there are 5 oranges in a bowl and 2 more are added, how many oranges are there in total?
There are 5 oranges in a bowl and 2 more are added, so there are 5 + 2 = 7 oranges in total.
39. Lily had 7 stickers and gave 1 to her brother. How many stickers does Lily have left?
Lily had 7 stickers and gave 1 to her brother, so she now has 7 - 1 = 6 stickers left.
40. If there are 3 cats and 4 more join them, how many cats are there in total?
There are 3 cats and 4 more join them, so there are 3 + 4 = 7 cats in total.
41. Mark has 8 marbles. If he gives 3 away, how many marbles does Mark have left?
Mark had 8 marbles and gave 3 away, so he now has 8 - 3 = 5 marbles left.
42. There are 6 ladybirds on a leaf and 1 flies away. How many ladybirds are left on the leaf?
There were 6 ladybirds on the leaf and 1 flew away, so there are 6 - 1 = 5 ladybirds left on the leaf.
43. Neville had 9 toy cars. If he loses 5 of them, how many toy cars does Neville have now?
Neville had 9 toy cars and lost 5, so he now has 9 - 5 = 4 toy cars.
44. Sara has 7 pencils and buys 1 more. How many pencils does Sara have in total?
Sara had 7 pencils and bought 1 more, so she now has 7 + 1 = 8 pencils in total.
45. If there are 8 bananas and 2 are eaten, how many bananas are left?
There were 8 bananas and 2 were eaten, so there are 8 - 2 = 6 bananas left.
46. Tommy had 6 markers. If he gives 2 to his friend, how many markers does Tommy have left?
Tommy had 6 markers and gave 2 to his friend, so he now has 6 - 2 = 4 markers left.
47. If there are 4 apples on a tree and 3 more grow, how many apples are there on the tree?
There are 4 apples on the tree and 3 more grow, so there are 4 + 3 = 7 apples on the tree.
48. Sophia has 5 candies. If she buys 3 more, how many candies does Sophia have in total?
Sophia had 5 candies and bought 3 more, so she now has 5 + 3 = 8 candies in total.
49. James had 9 pencils and misplaced 3 of them. How many pencils does James have now?
James had 9 pencils and misplaced 3, so he now has 9 - 3 = 6 pencils.