Length Word Problems

Answer Key - Grade 1 Math Worksheet - Building Confidence

Read the story. Write the answer.

1. 1.

   A stick is 4 inches long. A pencil is 2 inches long. How much longer is the stick?

   2
2. 2.

   A stick is 7 inches long. A rope is 3 inches long. How much shorter is the rope?

   4
3. 3.

   Ben puts a pencil that is 5 inches long end to end with a snake that is 4 inches long. How long are they together?

   9
4. 4.

   Sam puts a snake that is 9 inches long end to end with a rope that is 2 inches long. How long are they together?

   11
5. 5.

   Ruby puts a scarf that is 3 inches long end to end with a ribbon that is 2 inches long. How long are they together?

   5
6. 6.

   A scarf is 7 inches long. A string is 2 inches long. How much longer is the scarf?

   5