Counting word problems for 2nd grade
These counting word problems are great for ages 7 and older who are looking to improve their counting skills.
What is the tenth letter in the alphabet?
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Answer
J
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Explanation
1 - A, 2 - B, 3 - C, 4 - D, 5 - E, 6 - F, 7 - G, 8 - H, 9 - I, 10 - J
How many letters are in the word candyfloss?
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Answer
10
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Explanation
C + A + N + D + Y + F + L + O + S + S = 10 letters
Which two numbers come next in the number pattern?
2, 4, 6, 8,....
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Answer
10, 12
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Explanation
You need to count by 2 (add 2) each time.
8 + 2 = 10
10 + 2 = 12
Counting backwards from 20, 19, 18 ,17… Which number comes next?
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Answer
16
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Explanation
The number that comes before 17 is 16.
Which of the following is the smallest number:
18, 14, 28, 24, 30
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Answer
14
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Explanation
If we arrange these numbers from smallest to largest we have: 14, 18, 24, 28, 30
Which two numbers come next in the number pattern?
3, 6, 9,...
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Answer
12, 15
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Explanation
Add 3 each time
9 + 3 = 12
12 + 3 = 15
Counting backwards from 30, 25, 20 ,15… Which number comes next?
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Answer
10
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Explanation
We are counting back in 5s therefore the next number is 10 because 15 - 5 = 10.
Which number comes in between 23 and 25?
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Answer
24
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Explanation
If we count up: 23, 24, 25
How many letters are in the name Catherine?
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Answer
9
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Explanation
C + A + T + H + E + R + I + N + E = 9
Which two numbers come next in the number pattern?
4, 8, 12,...
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Answer
16, 20
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Explanation
You need to count up by 4 (add 4) each time
12 + 4 = 16
16 + 4 = 20