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Addition Word Problems - Worksheet 9 - 1st Grade

Hard

Solve real-world addition problems (Hard)

12 problems · 15-20 minutes · Skills: addition, reading comprehension, problem solving

About This Worksheet

This hard-level worksheet contains 12 problems designed for 1st Grade students practicing addition word problems. Hard worksheets feature challenging problems including multi-step questions, missing values, and real-world applications to push students further.

Word problems connect math to real life. They develop reading comprehension alongside mathematical reasoning.

How to Solve: Worked Example

Example Problem: 8 red, 5 blue, and 3 green marbles. How many altogether?
Solution Steps:
  1. Add all three groups: 8 + 5 + 3.
  2. Start by making 10: 8 + 5 = 13.
  3. Then add the last number: 13 + 3 = 16.
Answer: 16
Tip: For multi-step word problems, add two numbers first, then add the third to that result.
1
Sam has 5 apples, 7 oranges, and 5 bananas. How many fruits total?
2
8 red, 9 blue, and 3 green marbles. How many marbles altogether?
3
There are 7 birds. 3 more come. Then 3 more arrive. How many birds now?
4
Sam has 5 apples, 7 oranges, and 8 bananas. How many fruits total?
5
9 red, 4 blue, and 7 green marbles. How many marbles altogether?
6
There are 6 birds. 7 more come. Then 6 more arrive. How many birds now?
7
Sam has 5 apples, 7 oranges, and 2 bananas. How many fruits total?
8
9 red, 5 blue, and 4 green marbles. How many marbles altogether?
9
There are 6 birds. 6 more come. Then 3 more arrive. How many birds now?
10
Sam has 11 apples, 8 oranges, and 7 bananas. How many fruits total?
11
9 red, 9 blue, and 5 green marbles. How many marbles altogether?
12
There are 8 birds. 9 more come. Then 5 more arrive. How many birds now?

Answer Key

1. 172. 203. 134. 205. 206. 197. 148. 189. 1510. 2611. 2312. 22

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