Grade 2 · Numbers & operations

Even and odd numbers practice

Even and odd numbers is a grade 2 math skill aligned to Common Core standard 2.OA.C.3: determine whether a group of objects (up to 20) has an odd or even number of members. Below are 8 practice questions with answers and step-by-step explanations, drawn from the 42 even and odd numbers problems our math games drill.

CCSS 2.OA.C.342 questions in the bank

Sample questions

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Question 1easy

What is the next even number after $1$ ?

The next even number after $1$ is $2$ .

Question 2easy

What is the next odd number after $50$ ?

Next odd is $51$ .

Question 3easy

Which number is even?

$28$ is even.

Question 4easy

Which number is odd?

$15$ is odd.

Question 5easy

What is the next even number after $3$ ?

The next even number after $3$ is $4$ .

Question 6easy

What is the next odd number after $2$ ?

The next odd number after $2$ is $3$ .

Question 7easy

What is the next even number after $7$ ?

The next even number after $7$ is $8$ .

Question 8easy

What is the next odd number after $6$ ?

The next odd number after $6$ is $7$ .

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