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Add and subtract word problems (up to 20) worksheets for Grade 1

Everyday stories: joining, taking away and comparing.

  • Grade 1, ages 6–7 (USA)
  • Topic: Addition and subtraction
  • Easy, medium and hard levels, with fresh questions every time
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Grade 1, medium level. Your worksheet will have new questions.

1.Priya has 2 marbles. Mia gives Priya 14 more. How many marbles does Priya have now?
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2.There are 2 pencils in a box and 15 pencils on the table. How many pencils are there altogether?
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3.Noah had 15 shells and gave 11 to Priya. How many shells does Noah have left?
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4.A bus has 15 passengers. At the next stop, 9 passengers get off. How many passengers are still on the bus?
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5.Lucas has 10 balloons. Liam has 6 balloons. How many more balloons does Lucas have than Liam?
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6.Mateo has 15 apples. Mia gives Mateo 5 more. How many apples does Mateo have now?
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7.There are 10 shells in a box and 3 shells on the table. How many shells are there altogether?
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8.Mia had 13 pencils and gave 2 to Jayden. How many pencils does Mia have left?
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