Grade 1 Addition and Subtraction Word Problems

Read each problem. Decide whether to add or subtract, then write your answer.

1. 1.Sam has 7 red blocks and 5 blue blocks. How many blocks does he have in all?
2. 2.There are 14 birds in a tree. 6 birds fly away. How many birds are left?
3. 3.Ana has 9 stickers. Her aunt gives her 4 more. How many stickers does she have now?
4. 4.A plate has 12 grapes. Ben eats 5 of them. How many grapes are left?
5. 5.8 ducks are in the pond. 7 more ducks join them. How many ducks are there now?
6. 6.Mia had 15 crayons. She lost 3 of them. How many crayons does she have left?
7. 7.There are 6 cats and 9 dogs at the park. How many animals are there in all?
8. 8.A basket holds 11 apples. 4 apples are eaten. How many apples are left?
9. 9.Leo has 5 toy cars. His friend gives him 8 more. How many toy cars does Leo have?
10. 10.There are 18 pencils in a cup. 9 are given away. How many pencils are left?
11. 11.4 boys and 7 girls are on the team. How many children are on the team?
12. 12.A box has 16 markers. 8 markers are used up. How many markers are left?