Add and Subtract Word Problems

Answer Key - Grade 1 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

Read the story. Write the answer.

1. 1.

   Ruby has 2 blocks. Max has 4 blocks. How many blocks do they have together?

   6
2. 2.

   Ella had 8 books. Ella gave 3 books away. How many books does Ella have left?

   5
3. 3.

   5 cats were in the yard. 2 cats went away. How many cats are in the yard now?

   3
4. 4.

   Ruby picked 7 shells in the morning and 3 shells in the afternoon. How many shells did Ruby pick?

   10
5. 5.

   3 ducks sat by the pond. Then 6 more came. How many ducks are by the pond now?

   9
6. 6.

   There were 7 flowers in a basket. Ava ate 3 of them. How many flowers are left?

   4