Compare Length Differences

Answer Key - Grade 2 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

Write how much longer or shorter, in inches.

1. 1.

   A scarf is 16 inches long. A chain is 32 inches long. The chain is 16 inches longer.

2. 2.

   A bench is 8 inches long. A sofa is 27 inches long. The bench is 19 inches shorter.

3. 3.

   A hose is 33 inches long. A pipe is 10 inches long. The hose is 23 inches longer.

4. 4.

   A strip of paper is 34 inches long. A strip of tape is 6 inches long. The strip of tape is 28 inches shorter.

5. 5.

   A ribbon is 26 inches long. A string is 29 inches long. The string is 3 inches longer.

6. 6.

   A bookshelf is 39 inches long. A table is 35 inches long. The table is 4 inches shorter.

7. 7.

   A ladder is 6 inches long. A fence is 11 inches long. The fence is 5 inches longer.

8. 8.

   A stick is 36 inches long. A pole is 32 inches long. The pole is 4 inches shorter.

9. 9.

   A plank is 31 inches long. A board is 24 inches long. The plank is 7 inches longer.

10. 10.

    A jump rope is 14 inches long. A kite string is 29 inches long. The jump rope is 15 inches shorter.